After finding optional roads following the closure of the Juhu Tara Road bridge and Oshiwara bridge, an optional road has been found for the Ghatkopar bridge, too. The locals are demanding they be allowed to use a private road within the Godrej compound, which is in the Development Plan (DP). Former corporator Pravin Chheda has also written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to allow the temporary use of this road.

The bridge near Rasika Bar, that connects Ghatkopar east to west, was shut late last month after a major crack was observed. This has left commuters suffering in heavy traffic jams. According to the letter sent by Chheda on Thursday, local politicians have asked the BMC to allow the use of this alternative road after SNDT University opened up their private road for public convenience.