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IN PHOTOS: Long-awaited Vikhroli bridge now open for commuters in Mumbai

Updated On: 14 June, 2025 07:41 PM IST | Divya Nair

The Vikhroli Road Overbridge officially opened for commuters on Saturday in Mumbai's Vikhroli area. The structure is likely to ease the traffic woes in eastern suburbs. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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Locals seen at the newly built Vikhroli bridge in Mumbai after it was opened to the public. Pic/Satej Shinde
Locals seen at the newly built Vikhroli bridge in Mumbai after it was opened to the public. Pic/Satej Shinde
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The new Vikhroli ROB is 615 metres long and 12 metres wide

The new Vikhroli ROB is 615 metres long and 12 metres wide

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation constructured 565 metres of the bridge, while the remaining 50 metres was built by the Indian Railways

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation constructured 565 metres of the bridge, while the remaining 50 metres was built by the Indian Railways

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The new Vikhroli Bridge is a crucial addition to Mumbai's infrastructure. It connects LBS Marg in Vikhroli West directly with the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli East

The new Vikhroli Bridge is a crucial addition to Mumbai's infrastructure. It connects LBS Marg in Vikhroli West directly with the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli East

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This structure is expected to significantly improve the city's overall connectivity and drastically cut down travel time for commuters in the eastern suburbs

This structure is expected to significantly improve the city's overall connectivity and drastically cut down travel time for commuters in the eastern suburbs

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The flyover was completed by its target date of May 31 and on Friday, CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that it will be opened for commuters on Saturday

The flyover was completed by its target date of May 31 and on Friday, CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that it will be opened for commuters on Saturday

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A total of seven piers were installed by the Railways, weighing 655 tonnes, while 2,142 tonnes of concrete were poured for the piers constructed by the BMC

A total of seven piers were installed by the Railways, weighing 655 tonnes, while 2,142 tonnes of concrete were poured for the piers constructed by the BMC

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Police maintain vigil as vehicular movement increases

Police maintain vigil as vehicular movement increases

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The Mumbai civic body's Roads and Traffic Department has constructed a designated traffic bay on the western side of the flyover.

The Mumbai civic body's Roads and Traffic Department has constructed a designated traffic bay on the western side of the flyover.

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BJP workers distribute sweets to commuters. The work for the bridge started in 2018 during Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' first term

BJP workers distribute sweets to commuters. The work for the bridge started in 2018 during Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' first term

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An aerial view of the bridge earlier in the day

An aerial view of the bridge earlier in the day

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An aerial view of the bridge as traffic movement picks up

An aerial view of the bridge as traffic movement picks up

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