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IN PHOTOS: Excavation work begins at Elphinstone Road in Mumbai

Updated On: 20 May, 2026 05:03 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Demolition work at Haji Noorani Chawl near Elphinstone Bridge has begun as excavation gathers pace for Mumbai’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The dismantling of the 125-year-old bridge marks a key step in reshaping the city’s traffic network and boosting infrastructure connectivity (Pics/Ashish Raje)

Demolition begins at Haji Noorani Chawl near Elphinstone Bridge as excavation work gathers pace

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Demolition begins at Haji Noorani Chawl near Elphinstone Bridge as excavation work gathers pace
The excavation work is being carried for Mumbai’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project

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The excavation work is being carried for Mumbai’s Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project

The Historic Elphinstone Bridge on Wednesday entered demolition phase after permanent closure, marking a major step in Mumbai’s infrastructure transformation

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The Historic Elphinstone Bridge on Wednesday entered demolition phase after permanent closure, marking a major step in Mumbai’s infrastructure transformation

Transformation underway at Elphinstone Road as excavation marks the start of a new elevated link reshaping Mumbai’s traffic network

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Transformation underway at Elphinstone Road as excavation marks the start of a new elevated link reshaping Mumbai’s traffic network

As redevelopment work begins around the iconic Elphinstone Road overbridge; residents and commuters in South Mumbai faces minor inconveniences

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As redevelopment work begins around the iconic Elphinstone Road overbridge; residents and commuters in South Mumbai faces minor inconveniences

Heavy machinery deployed at Prabhadevi to clear the site for the elevated corridor connecting the Sea Link, Coastal Road, and Atal Setu

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Heavy machinery deployed at Prabhadevi to clear the site for the elevated corridor connecting the Sea Link, Coastal Road, and Atal Setu

The dismantling of the 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge signals a major infrastructure upgrade for central Mumbai

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The dismantling of the 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge signals a major infrastructure upgrade for central Mumbai

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