According to the Mumbai civic body, 75 per cent of the work of the flyover has been completed, and 30 out of the proposed 31 pillars have already been constructed
Officials said that the work of the flyover was progressing at a fast pace. Representational Pic/File
Construction of the flyover between Dindoshi Court and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari under the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project in Mumbai is nearing completion, the BMC said on Friday, adding that it aims to open by May 31.
Officials said that the work of the flyover was progressing at a fast pace.
According to civic officials, 75 per cent of the work has been completed, and 30 out of the proposed 31 pillars have already been constructed.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the site on Thursday and directed officials to speed up the remaining work. He instructed the project team to deploy additional manpower and machinery so that the flyover can be opened to traffic before the monsoon.
The BMC has set a target to open the flyover for public use by May 31, 2026.
Structural work progressing as per schedule
Officials said that work on bridge spans, solid approach roads on both sides, deck slab casting and other structural and civil works is being carried out as per the planned timeline.
Out of the total 30 bridge spans, 17 spans have been completed, while work on the remaining 13 spans is underway and expected to be completed soon.
Part of the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project
The Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project is being developed in four phases. The flyover between Dindoshi Court and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari is part of Phase 3(A), which also includes an elevated rotary.
This flyover is being built in two sections — the Goregaon side and the Mulund side. It starts near Dindoshi Court, takes a 90-degree turn near Ratnagiri Junction Hotel, and descends near Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari.
Major relief for east-west traffic
The Goregaon-Mulund Link Road will be Mumbai’s fourth major east-west corridor, connecting the eastern and western suburbs. The 12.20-kilometre project is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, especially in north Mumbai.
Once completed, travel time between Goregaon and Mulund is expected to reduce from around 75 minutes to about 25 minutes. The project will also help save fuel and improve Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
Focus on safety and quality standards
Officials said that all construction work is being carried out while meeting required technical standards related to structural stability, traffic load capacity and public safety.
Executive Engineer (Bridges) Naresh Meghrajani, along with other engineers and officials, was present during the inspection.
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