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Mumbai's Vidyavihar Bridge Completion Delayed to 2026 as Infrastructure Overhaul Progresses

The 650-meter bridge, one of Mumbai's longest, faces delays due to encroachment clearance, utility realignment, and pandemic disruptions, while other key projects advance toward earlier deadlines.

Mumbai, India – 27, Jan 2025: Second girder of the under-construction new Carnac Bridge between Masjid Bunder to CSMT, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Jan 27, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
View of under-construction Vidyavihar bridge. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Mumbai, India. Jan 30, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will close the Prabhadevi Railway Over Bridge for motorists in February to construct the Worli-Sewree MTHL connector and redevelop the bridge. Mumbai, India. Jan 30, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
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Overview

  • The Vidyavihar Road Over Bridge (ROB), connecting LBS Marg to Ramkrishna Chemburkar Marg, is now expected to be completed by April 2026, after initial deadlines were pushed back due to multiple delays.
  • Delays stemmed from challenges such as clearing 80 encroachments, relocating utilities, and stormwater drain realignments, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on construction timelines.
  • At 650 meters in length, the Vidyavihar ROB will be one of Mumbai's longest, featuring girders weighing approximately 1,100 metric tonnes each, with approach-road work currently underway.
  • In contrast, the Bellasis cable-stayed bridge is progressing six months ahead of schedule, with completion expected by November 30, 2025, while the Carnac Bunder bridge is set to open by June 10, 2025.
  • Residents and commuters anticipate reduced congestion from the new east-west and north-south connectors, though concerns persist about potential bottlenecks near the Vidyavihar ROB.