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Mumbai’s Gokhale Bridge Reopens Fully Today After Years of Reconstruction

The long-awaited reopening at 5 pm marks the completion of a Rs. 90 crore project to restore a vital east-west commuter link in Andheri.

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Overview

  • The Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge will fully reopen on May 11, 2025, after a 2.5-year closure for reconstruction following its 2018 collapse.
  • A ceremony led by cabinet minister Ashish Shelar will inaugurate the bridge at 5 pm, ahead of the monsoon season.
  • The bridge was reconstructed at a cost of Rs. 90 crore, spanning 90 meters, and is now the second-longest rail overbridge in Mumbai.
  • Delays caused by late girder deliveries and a six-foot misalignment with the C D Barfiwala flyover were resolved with expert guidance from IIT-B and VJTI.
  • The reopening is expected to significantly reduce travel times and ease traffic congestion across Andheri East and West, benefiting thousands of daily commuters.