The bridge connecting Ghatkopar and Mankhurd will be inaugurated today, and is most likely to be named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sources in the BMC told mid-day. An official said that the proposal for the name is still awaiting approval by the corporation’s general body. The bridge that has been under construction for over seven years will be thrown open to motorists post the inauguration ceremony today.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the naming of the bridge, as MP Rahul Shewale had earlier recommended that it be named after a prominent Muslim scholar. As this was opposed by BJP leaders, the works committee of BMC suburbs had approved naming the bridge after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.