Mumbai's 125-year old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge (ROB) will be shut down for two years starting April 10, 2025 due to its demolition and reconstruction work.
In view of this, Mumbai Traffic Police (MTP) has issued a draft regarding the traffic diversions and no-parking zones to make the transport system run smoothly.
Elphinstone Bridge
Mumbai라이브 바카라 Elphinstone Bridge is a 125 year old structure which plays a crucial role in connecting the bustling Central Mumbai areas of Prabhadevi and Parel. It also works as a east-west connector, which facilitates movements across the western and central railway lines.
Reconstruction
There will be a closure on Elphinstone Bridge for two years, due to its demolition and its reconstruction as the new Elphinstone Flyover and Shivdi-Worli Elevated Connector Flyover. This project will be carried out by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This will help in improving the transport connectivity and reduce the traffic rush.
Recently the MTP has issued a draft regarding this reconstruction which mentions, “The project aims to enhance the city라이브 바카라 traffic infrastructure and create a more efficient transportation network.”
Alternative Routes
The draft states,“Diverting traffic to alternate routes will require careful and effective traffic management to minimize inconvenience to commuters.”
They have mentioned some alternative routes though they are supposed to release a detailed advisory of traffic diversions in the coming week.
Towards Prabhadevi and Worli
The recent MTP draft mentions, “Traffic going to Prabhadevi and Worli should take Madkebuwa Chowk directly and via Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road to Krishna Nagar Junction, Parel Workshop, Supari Bagh Junction and Bharat Mata Junction, take a right turn and go through Mahadev Palav Road on Currey Road railway bridge, take a right turn from Shingte Master Chowk and go to the desired destination via Lower Parel bridge.”
“Traffic going to Prabhadevi and Worli will be diverted from Madkebuwa Chowk straight to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road to Krishna Nagar Junction to Parel Workshop to Supari Bagh Junction to Bharat Mata Junction to Sant Jagnade Chowk, take a right turn, take Sane Guruji Road, Chinchpokli Railway Bridge, take a right turn from Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Chowk (Chinchpokli Junction) and go to the desired destination via NM Joshi Road. Traffic going from Sion, Matunga to Prabhadevi and Worli via Elphinstone Bridge will take a right turn from Khodadad Circle via Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and proceed to the desired destination via Tilak bridge.”
Towards Dadar West
“Traffic going to Dadar West will take a right turn from Madkebuwa Chowk [Parel TT Junction], take Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, turn left from Khodadad Circle [Dadar TT Junction] and go to the desired destination via Tilak bridge.”-Draft notification.
Towards Mahadev Road
MTP draft says “One direction will continue [sic] on Mahadev Palav Road [Currey Road Railway Bridge] from Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk [Bharat Mata Junction] to Shingte Master Chowk will be open from 7 am to 3 pm. One direction will continue on Mahadev Palav Road from Shingte Master Chowk to Bharat Mata Junction from 3 pm to 11 pm. Mahadev Palav Road will remain open for vehicles between 11 pm and 7 am.”
Towards Parel
The draft mentions, “Traffic going to Parel via Elphinstone Bridge should go straight from Sant Rohidas Chowk, take a left turn from Wadacha Naka Junction, go via Lower Parel Bridge and then straight from Shingte Master Chowk to NM Joshi Road. From Comrade Gulabrao Ganacharya Chowk (Chinchpokli Junction), take a left turn and proceed via Sane Guruji Road via Chinchpokli bridge, then take a left turn from Sant Jagnade Chowk and proceed to the desired destination.”
“Traffic going to Parel from Sayani Road and SL Matkar Road via Elphinstone bridge should take a right turn from Sant Rohidas Chowk and proceed to Wadacha Naka Junction, take a left turn to Lower Parel Bridge and proceed to Shingte Master Chowk. Take a left turn towards Mahadev Palav Road via Currey Road railway bridge and go to the desired destination from Bharat Mata Junction.”
Towards Sion, Matunga
“Traffic going to Sion, Matunga from Senapati Bapat Road via Elphinstone bridge should take a left turn from Senapati Bapat Road and take a right turn at VS Matkar Road and Bapurao Parulekar Road, take a right turn at Hanuman Mandir Circle, take a right turn at Kotwal Garden to Khodadad Circle and further,” draft refers.
For Pedestrians
Pedestrians are advised to use the pedestrian railway bridge that connects Prabhadevi and Parel railway stations near One International Center to travel east-west in Prabhadevi and Parel areas.
MTP has posted on X, saying, “In view of proposed demolition of Elphinstone Bridge, following traffic diversions/regulations are proposed.
Citizens having any suggestions/objections to the draft notification can send it on mail on addlcp.traffic@mahapolice.gov.in before 13/04/2025.”
