The demolition, originally scheduled for midnight Friday, was advanced by two hours and began around 10 pm. By morning, the once-busy connector had been reduced to rubble, leaving residents and commuters stranded. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)

Pedestrians around the locality face a tough time crossing the bridge as machinery and labourers take over.
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Despite weeks of emails, meetings, and protests, residents had hoped authorities would delay the closure until an alternative was ready. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

Heavy drilling and repair work are underway, forcing walkers to squeeze through narrow pathways. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)

Dust and noise from construction greet daily commuters at Elphinstone Bridge. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)

The bridge closure is expected to disrupt thousands of daily commuters. The bridge was a crucial connector between Dadar, Elphinstone, and nearby areas. With diversions already in place, residents fear long-term chaos until a replacement is built. (Pic/Sayeed Sameer Abedi)

The 125-year-old Elphinstone Road overbridge stands silent after being permanently closed for demolition. (Pic/Ashish Raje)

Traffic diversions announced to manage congestion after the closure of the iconic overbridge. (Pic/Ashish Raje)

Commuters watch as access to the bridge is cut off, paving way for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

Barricades seal off the historic connector between Parel and Prabhadevi from September 12 midnight. (Pic/Ashish Raje)