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Wankhede Stadium Foot Over Bridge Reopens Ahead of IPL 2025

The newly rebuilt bridge, completed in eight months with MCA funding, enhances access and safety for cricket fans as additional upgrades continue.

FOB connecting Wankhede stadium opens to public ahead of IPL match
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Overview

  • The reconstructed Wankhede North Foot Over Bridge (FOB) is now operational, providing improved access to the stadium for IPL 2025 attendees.
  • Completed in eight months at a cost of ₹6.50 crore, the 48-meter-long bridge was funded by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and built by Western Railway.
  • The bridge currently features two operational staircases, with two additional staircases set to be completed by April 7, 2025.
  • Enhanced safety measures, including lighting and surveillance cameras, have been installed to address concerns raised in a 2020 safety audit.
  • The original bridge was closed in June 2020 over safety concerns, with reconstruction delayed by funding disputes between MCA and Western Railway.