The road overbridge, a crucial connector between Naigaon East and West, was finally completed 18 days ago after a delay of more than eight years, but the public still cannot use it. A local activist told mid-day the bridge is caught in red-tape, as the government hasn’t yet decided which minister will inaugurate it. It’s a much-awaited flyover, as it would reduce travel time between Naigaon West and Bhayandar from three hours to 30 minutes. 

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) completed the 1.3-km Naigaon road overbridge on April 1. Since it has not been open for public use, people are using one end of the bridge to park their vehicles for the day, even as they catch a local train to work in Mumbai. Moreover, morning and evening walkers are using the bridge as a jogging track.