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Sion railway bridge nears completion, BMC sets Oct 15 deadline as top civic officials inspect ongoing work
Updated On: 18 September, 2026 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The bridge is being reconstructed as part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2), under which Central Railway is developing the fifth and sixth railway lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla

The reconstruction became necessary as the existing bridge, which is around 112 years old, was declared unsafe. Pic/Special Arrangement
The reconstruction of the crucial Sion railway bridge is nearing completion, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to complete all remaining work by October 15, 2026, officials said.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the project site and reviewed the progress of the bridge reconstruction. He also issued directions to ensure the work is completed on priority and the bridge is opened before the original deadline, an official statement said.


