Earlier, 19 buildings were expected to be impacted by the construction work. However, structural adjustments by MMRDA reduced this number to 17, easing the resettlement process and saving an estimated Rs 5,200 crore. The revised plan is also expected to accelerate project completion
The bridge, a key east-west link, will remain closed until further notice to ensure safety and efficient traffic management, stated authorities. File pic
The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a temporary closure of the Elphinstone Bridge for vehicular traffic from 11.59 pm on Friday, September 12, to facilitate essential maintenance and construction work for the Worli-Sewri connector. The bridge, a key east-west link in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) area, will remain closed until further notice to ensure safety and efficient traffic management, stated authorities.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will resettle residents of two buildings affected by the Elphinstone Bridge construction—Lakshmi Niwas and Haji Noorani Chawl—within the same vicinity. The move, approved by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, covers 83 project-affected residents and provides relief to residents who have been demanding that they be relocated close to their original homes.
Earlier, 19 buildings were expected to be impacted by the construction work. However, structural adjustments by MMRDA reduced this number to 17, easing the resettlement process and saving an estimated Rs 5,200 crore. The revised plan is also expected to accelerate project completion.
Meanwhile, in view of the bridge closure, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Dr Dipal Dhate, outlined detailed diversion routes to minimise inconvenience for commuters and motorists.
For vehicular traffic from east to west
Vehicles travelling from Dadar East to west and Dadar Market may use Tilak Bridge.
Vehicles travelling from Parel East to Prabhadevi and Lower Parel may use the Parel Flyover.
Vehicles travelling from Parel, Byculla East towards Prabhadevi, Worli, coastal road and sea link may use Chinchpokli Bridge.
For vehicular traffic from west to east
Vehicles travelling from Dadar West to Dadar East may use Tilak Bridge.
Vehicles travelling from Prabhadevi and Lower Parel to Parel, TATA Hospital, KEM Hospital may use the Curry Road Bridge (3 pm to 11 pm).
Vehicles travelling coastal road, sea link, Prabhadevi and Worli towards Parel, Byculla East may use Chinchpokli Bridge.
Mahadev Palav Road Railway Bridge (Curry Road Bridge)
The Mahadev Palav Road (Curry Road Railway Bridge) from Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk (Bharti Mata Junction) to Shinge Master Chowk will be one way for vehicular traffic from 7 am to 3 pm.
The Mahadev Palav Road (Curry Road Railway Bridge) from Shinge Master Chowk to Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk will be one way for vehicular traffic from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Mahadev Palav Road (Curry Road Railway Bridge) will remain open on both sides for vehicles from 11 pm to 7 pm
No parking roads
NM Joshi Road-Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Junction (Aurther Road Junction) to Senapati Bapat Road.
Senapati Bapat Road-Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Junction (Elphinstone Junction) to Mahadev Palav Road-Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk (Bharti Mata Junction) to Shinge Master Chowk (both bounds).
Shinge Master Chowk (both bounds)-Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Junction to Bhau Singharkar Road.
Sane Guruji Road - Sant Jagade Junction to Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Junction (both bounds).
Bhavani Shankar Road - Hanuman Mandir, Kabutarkhana to Gopinath Chavan Chowk (Both Bounds).
Kabushadur SK Bole Road-Hanuman Mandir to Portuguese Church (both bounds).
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marg (both bounds).
Senapati Bapat Marg: From Vadacha Naka to Phitwala Junction will be both ways.
Emergency arrangements
MMRDA has provided two ambulances for the citizens of Parel and Prabhadevi areas to travel to the hospital in case of emergencies. One ambulance has been made available at Prabhadevi Railway Station Footbridge and another at Parel Railway Station. Also, wheelchairs have been arranged for the patients along with the said ambulance.
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