Mumbai's Historic Elphinstone Bridge to Close April 10 for Demolition and Redevelopment
The 125-year-old bridge will be replaced by a modern four-lane double-decker structure as part of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project, with traffic diversions and public input ongoing until April 13.
- The Elphinstone Bridge, a key east-west connector in Mumbai, will close starting April 10, 2025, for a two-year demolition and redevelopment project.
- The new bridge will feature a four-lane double-decker design, with the upper deck integrating into the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector to enhance urban connectivity.
- Mumbai Traffic Police have issued detailed traffic diversion plans and are accepting public suggestions or objections until April 13, 2025, via email.
- Emergency measures, including stationed ambulances and wheelchair provisions, have been arranged near Prabhadevi and Parel Railway Stations to ensure public safety during the transition.
- The closure is expected to significantly impact traffic in the Parel area, which houses major hospitals and faces high congestion due to redevelopment projects.
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