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IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge in central Mumbai partly excavated ahead of its demolition

Updated On: 15 September, 2025 03:57 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Excavation work has begun at the historic Elphinstone Bridge in central Mumbai as part of preparations for its upcoming demolition. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The british-era Elphinstone Bridge is a key connection between Parel and Prabhadevi. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The british-era Elphinstone Bridge is a key connection between Parel and Prabhadevi. Pics/Ashish Raje
The bridge was permanently closed for traffic on the night of September 12, 2025

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The bridge was permanently closed for traffic on the night of September 12, 2025

Following the closure of the bridge, civic teams has now began digging the road as part of its demolition

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Following the closure of the bridge, civic teams has now began digging the road as part of its demolition

The demolition will clear space for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, a significant road project that will link the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the Coastal Road with the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu

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The demolition will clear space for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, a significant road project that will link the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the Coastal Road with the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu

Local authorities have advised commuters to seek alternative routes during the construction period

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Local authorities have advised commuters to seek alternative routes during the construction period

The 125-year-old bridge will now be demolished to make way for a new project

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The 125-year-old bridge will now be demolished to make way for a new project

Some pedestrians were seen walking through the barricaded section of the bridge on Monday evening

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Some pedestrians were seen walking through the barricaded section of the bridge on Monday evening

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