The new flyover is on Jodi Marg near Mith Chowky

 The 800-metre-long flyover has two arms extending towards the eastern and southern side

The flyover originates near Girdhar Park Bridge in Malvani and passes above the Malad Creek, extending above the Mith Chowky traffic junction

The flyover will be beneficial in easing traffic congestion in the area, sources said

Ahead of the inauguration on Sunday, a barrage of banners of different political outfits emerged in the area, with both Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers gathering in significant numbers to claim credit for the inauguration

As per reports, the construction of the flyover began around two years ago

Local legislator Aslam Shaikh had also reached the venue and addressed his supporters

The Union Minister also unveiled a statue of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar at Veer Savarkar Chowk in Malad West area of Mumbai

"Dedicated to his great work and immense contribution to the country, this place will surely inspire the public," the minister wrote on social media platform X, after unveiling the statue of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Goyal also inaugurated a garden at Akshay Co-operative Housing Society in the Unnat Nagar area of Goregaon

"Gardens are very important for mental peace, physical development and environmental protection," the Union Minister wrote on X

After the inauguration, the minister addressed the local residents in Goregaon