Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar stated that efforts are being made to complete the work by December 2025 so that the flyover can be opened for traffic earlier than expected
The construction of the historic Bellasis flyover underway. Pic/BMC
The reconstruction of the historic Bellasis flyover connecting Tardeo-Nagpada to Mumbai Central station is progressing rapidly. The project aims to be completed ahead of schedule, by 31 December 2025, instead of the originally planned April 2026, the BMC said on Monday.
The Mumbai civic body, in an official statement said that the flyover’s work within the railway limits is being carried out by Western Railway, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is constructing the approach roads.
In the first phase, the railway contractor has successfully installed 12 girders, each 36 metres long, as part of the major girder launching operation.
The next steps involve girder bracing, deck sheet installation, and slab casting, all of which are planned to be completed by September 14, 2025.
Around 40 traffic and power blocks will be taken to carry out these works safely.
The bridge is being rebuilt after demolishing the 130-year-old British-era structure.
In June, a joint meeting was held at the BMC Headquarters on June 24 and it was also attended by Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare, engineers from the BMC and Railways, including Uttam Shrote, Rajesh Mule, Rohit Mehla, and V. V. Satishan were also present at the meeting.
The statement further said that under the leadership of BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani, several infrastructure projects are underway to ease traffic and improve road quality in Mumbai.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar stated that efforts are being made to complete the work by December 2025 so that the flyover can be opened for traffic earlier than expected.
So far, soil testing, foundation work, and pillar construction have been completed. Obstructive structures have been removed, and on the eastern side, 4 out of 40 approach girders have already been placed.
BMC and MDA have also signed an agreement with Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) to construct a cable-stayed bridge near Mumbai Central as part of the long-term transport improvement plan.
Bangar confirmed that the final remaining pillar work on the western approach road will begin soon, and the overall goal remains to finish all construction by end of December 2025.
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