Currey Road, Matunga and Mahalaxmi bridges to be reconstructed

The civic body will finance these projects while construction work will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Maharail)

Updated on: May 17, 2024, 07:28:08 IST

By Linah Baliga

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Mumbai: Proposals for the reconstruction of three bridges in the city at Currey Road, Matunga and Mahalaxmi were approved on Wednesday during a meeting between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Railways. The civic body will finance these projects while construction work will be undertaken by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Maharail).

Following a review meeting held on Wednesday, the BMC issued a statement, saying the initial phase study for bridges being constructed at Reay Road (in pic), Byculla, Dadar and Ghatkopar was in progress.

The status of several other bridges in the city, including proposed projects and those under reconstruction, were discussed during Wednesday’s meeting, chaired by BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. “There is a need to expedite ongoing bridge projects in the city to ensure timely completion, alleviate traffic congestion and enhance citizen services,” said Abhijit Bangar, additional municipal commissioner (projects).

Following the meeting, the BMC issued a statement, saying the initial phase study for bridges being reconstructed at Reay Road, Byculla, Dadar and Ghatkopar was in progress. Reconstruction of three other bridges in the city – the Ollivant Bridge at Mazgaon, Arthur Bridge, and S Bridge at Byculla – has been postponed, the statement noted. This was because the Central Railway, on April 24, informed the BMC that these bridges were currently in good condition and did not require immediate reconstruction. The Railways will reassess the need for reconstruction of the bridges after 10-15 years, the BMC was informed.

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Leena Raghunath Baliga (byline: Linah Baliga) is Associate Editor with nearly two decades of experience in journalism,and has earlier worked with TOI, DNA and Mumbai Mirror specialising in civic affairs, urban governance and political reporting. Based in Mumbai, she has looked into the functioning of civic administration, public policy and governance, with a particular focus on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), urban infrastructure, housing, redevelopment and city planning. Over the years, she has consistently reported on issues that directly impact citizens, including municipal administration, public health, BEST, environmental concerns, major infrastructure projects and state government policies affecting urban development. Her reporting combines on-ground reporting, making complex civic and governance issues accessible to readers while ensuring accountability in civic administration. She has extensively covered political developments that shape urban policy. Her work has also focused on redevelopment policies, affordable housing and the implementation of major infrastructure projects across Mumbai.She continues to chronicle the evolving and changing landscape of Asia's richest municipal corporation. When she isn't chasing stories or poring over civic documents, she enjoys dabbling in art and unwinding with music. An avid rock 'n' roll enthusiast, she has an anachronistic taste in music, with a playlist that happily skips across decades, filled with timeless classics.Read More