Overview

• The civic body advanced the opening date by four months, targeting December 31, 2025 instead of April 2026.
• The project team completed the installation of twelve 36-metre girders on August 11, marking a major technical breakthrough.
• Girder bracing, deck sheet installation and slab casting are slated for completion by September 14, requiring around forty traffic and power blocks.
• Western Railway is executing structural work within railway limits while the BMC builds the approach roads under a clear division of responsibilities.
• The Rs 110-crore project is funded with Rs 70 crore from the civic authority and an expected Rs 40 crore contribution from the railways, alongside a MahaRail agreement for nearby cable-stayed infrastructure.