Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police urge protesters at Elphinstone Bridge to follow law

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Authorities have not given residents any clarity on relocation`

On Wednesday, civic officials arrived to install a board announcing the closure of the bridge, but were met with strong opposition from people living nearby. Akshay Sutar, a local resident from Lakshmi Nivas building in Parel told mid-day, "The officials have not given residents any clarity on their relocation. He said that the residents would protest and will not allow the bridge to close.  

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police urge protesters at Elphinstone Bridge to follow law 

Senior Inspector Dattaram Thakur has appealed to the protesters to not take law in their hands as residents break the diversion board on the Parel-end of Elphinstone Bridge.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Authorities assures commuters of detailed traffic management plans

Authorities have assured commuters that detailed traffic management plans and alternate routes will be announced well in advance to minimise disruption. Residents and daily commuters are urged to stay updated on official notifications to avoid inconvenience during the bridge closure.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Joint Commissioner of Traffic says, `notice regarding the closure was issued back in April`

Anil Kumbhare, Joint Commissioner of Traffic, informed mid-day, “A notice regarding the closure was issued back in April this year, and it remains valid. Now it is up to the MMRDA to take necessary measures for the rehabilitation of affected areas and commuters. We will begin the closure as planned on September 10.”