The Bandra East skywalk, which is around 13 years old and has been shut since the past two years, will be demolished and a new skywalk will be constructed without a roof. The project, which will connect Bandra station on the east side to metropolitan court, is estimated to cost around Rs 16 crore and the construction will take around 18 months.  

The new design will have concrete pillars. However, the civic body’s design does not include a roof, which may be a problem for citizens during monsoon. Officials said they will have arrangements in place for fixing a roof. An official associated with the project, on the condition of anonymity, said, “Anti-social elements were reported, and many homeless people were seen encroaching the space, especially during monsoon. To avoid these issues, we have kept it open. But at the same time, the design is such that it will take load off the roof if it has to be added in future.”