Overview

• Traffic snarls intensified on Tuesday across Parel, Dadar, Lower Parel, Lalbaug and Sion as the century‑old Prabhadevi (Elphinstone) bridge stayed shut for demolition begun on September 12.
• Mumbai Traffic Police routed vehicles via Tilak, Currey Road and Chinchpokli bridges, yet peak commutes stretched to about 90 minutes from typical 15–20 minutes.
• Local shopkeepers near the closed corridor reported footfall collapses, with some saying sales have fallen by up to 50%.
• Festive crowds and unfinished roadworks, including the Tilak Bridge widening and Sion–Dharavi projects, compounded congestion reported from Haji Ali to the Western Express Highway.
• Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam defended the closures as necessary for a long‑term double‑decker Sewri–Worli connector intended to improve connectivity.