The flyover links key areas including Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central railway station, offering commuters a smoother alternative route. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present during the virtual inauguration
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday virtually inaugurated the Tardeo-Nagpada-Mumbai Central flyover, a crucial east-west connector aimed at easing traffic congestion in south Mumbai.
The flyover links key areas including Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central railway station, offering commuters a smoother alternative route. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present during the virtual inauguration.
The new structure replaces a 130-year-old British-era bridge at Mumbai Central that had been declared unsafe and dismantled, disrupting connectivity in the area for nearly two years.
333-Metre Flyover to Decongest Major Routes
The flyover spans a total length of 333 metres, comprising 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side, and 36.90 metres within railway limits. It features a 7-metre-wide carriageway along with pedestrian-friendly footpaths on both sides.
Officials said the project is expected to significantly reduce congestion on key arterial roads such as Jehangir Boman Behram Road (earlier Bellasis Road), Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg (Grant Road), Pathe Bapurao Marg, and the Mahalaxmi station bridge.
Completed Ahead of Deadline Despite Challenges
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) completed the flyover in a record 15 months and six days—well ahead of the stipulated deadline, with nearly four months to spare.
The project required close coordination between multiple agencies, including the BMC’s bridges department, railway authorities, traffic police, and local ward offices. Work over railway tracks was carried out by railway authorities, while the civic body handled construction of approach roads and structural components.
Complex Execution Involving Multiple Hurdles
The construction faced several challenges, including the relocation of BEST utility lines, removal of obstructing structures with rehabilitation provisions, demolition of a housing society boundary wall, and legal hurdles in the high court.
Despite these obstacles, authorities ensured all necessary safety protocols were followed. Load testing, structural stability certification, and safety clearances, along with a no-objection certificate from railway authorities, have been obtained.
With the flyover now open for public use, officials expect a significant improvement in traffic flow and connectivity in one of Mumbai’s busiest corridors.
Benefits for Mumbai commuters
The new flyover will have re-establish east-west traffic connectivity disrupted for two years and reduce congestion on roads including Jahangir Boman Behram Marg and Dr Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg, Pathe Bapurao Marg, and near Mahalaxmi station bridge.
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