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In Photos: Elphinstone Bridge closure signboard across Mumbai sparks confusion

Updated On: 11 September, 2025 11:07 AM IST | Tarun Verma

The Mumbai Traffic Police announced the closure of the iconic Elphinstone Bridge from September 10 for a major redevelopment project. Soon after, ‘Bridge Closed’ boards appeared across key city signals including Shiv Sena Bhavan, Lower Parel, Curry Road and Bharatmata junctions. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

The Mumbai traffic police announced that the iconic Elphinstone Bridge will be closed to traffic starting September 10, as part of a major redevelopment project. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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The Mumbai traffic police announced that the iconic Elphinstone Bridge will be closed to traffic starting September 10, as part of a major redevelopment project. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Soon after Mumbai's iconic bridge closure, signboards were installed at the Shiv Sena Bhavan signal by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

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Soon after Mumbai's iconic bridge closure, signboards were installed at the Shiv Sena Bhavan signal by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

Traffic Police and MMRDA also placed a ‘Bridge Closed’ board at Lower Parel signal, just a few kilometres away from the Elphinstone Bridge.

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Traffic Police and MMRDA also placed a ‘Bridge Closed’ board at Lower Parel signal, just a few kilometres away from the Elphinstone Bridge.

To make sure that commuters do not have to face the hassle, closure boards were also installed at the Elphinstone Bridge signal leading towards Curry Road Bridge by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

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To make sure that commuters do not have to face the hassle, closure boards were also installed at the Elphinstone Bridge signal leading towards Curry Road Bridge by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

A ‘Bridge Closed’ board was displayed at Bharatmata signal for Elphinstone Bridge by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

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A ‘Bridge Closed’ board was displayed at Bharatmata signal for Elphinstone Bridge by the Traffic Police and MMRDA.

While the residents term it a tragic move, pointing out that the Elphinstone Bridge remains smooth and functional despite the closure notice.

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While the residents term it a tragic move, pointing out that the Elphinstone Bridge remains smooth and functional despite the closure notice.

However, soon after the outrage caused by the residents, the ‘Bridge Closed’ board was later removed from the signals, raising questions over the abrupt decision.

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However, soon after the outrage caused by the residents, the ‘Bridge Closed’ board was later removed from the signals, raising questions over the abrupt decision.

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