Mumbai Police announce traffic diversions for Sewri-Worli connector work, check details here

The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions for the work of SewriWorli Elevated Connector BridgeAccording to an official traffic notification the temporary closure of Jagannath Bhatankar Road in Dadar to all vehicular traffic from July 29 to December 31 2026 to facilitate construction work on the SewriWorli Elevated Connector BridgeThe closure has been introduced to allow the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA to carry out essential infrastructure workThe closure is required for the installation of structural support poles for the SewriWorli Elevated Connector project the police notification saidAlternative route for motoristsTo reduce congestion the Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a diversion for motorists travelling in the areaVehicles travelling south on Senapati Bapat Marg towards Jagannath Bhatankar Road should not take the right turn at Elphinstone JunctionInstead motorists are advised to Continue on Senapati Bapat Marg up to Wadacha Naka turn right onto N M Joshi Marg travel via Dhanmill Naka to reach their destinationTraffic arrangements until DecemberThe temporary traffic restrictions came into force on July 29 2026 and will remain in place until December 31 2026Traffic police personnel will be deployed along the affected routes to manage vehicle movement and assist commuters particularly during peak hoursCommuters advised to plan their journeyThe officials have advised the motorists and local residents to plan their journeys in advance allow extra travel time and follow the designated diversion routes to avoid delays while the construction work is underwayThe SewriWorli Elevated Connector is one of Mumbais major infrastructure projects aimed at improving road connectivity and reducing travel time across the cityBeing developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA the 45kilometre fourlane corridor will connect the Atal Setu with the BandrandashWorli Sea Link and the Mumbai Coastal Road creating a seamless eastwest transport link across the cityThe project includes a distinctive doubledecker section at Prabhadevi built over active railway tracks It also involves replacing the historic Elphinstone Bridge making it one of the citys most challenging engineering projectsOnce operational the elevated corridor is expected to reduce travel time between Mumbais eastern and western suburbs from nearly an hour to just 10 to 15 minutes easing congestion and improving connectivity