BMC plans Rs 805-cr cable-stayed flyover linking Byculla’s Y-Bridge to JJ flyover

Officials said the new flyover will bypass two traffic-clogged junctions near Saboo Siddik Polytechnic College and Richardson and Cruddas along JJ Road in Nagpada allowing commuters to avoid these bottlenecks.

The main carriageway will connect the Y-Bridge near the Mumbai Fire Brigade headquarters directly to the JJ Flyover ramp. “While the main structure will link the Y-Bridge to the JJ Flyover, two additional arms on either side will connect to and from Mazgaon via the Olivant Bridge,” a senior BMC official said.

The new Y-Bridge is being jointly executed by the BMC and the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC). Built in 1922, the existing Y-Bridge, a landmark with its distinctive Y-shape, was found structurally unsound after a civic survey. It is now being rebuilt as a cable-stayed bridge, with the first phase expected to be completed by March 2026.

The new flyover will be completely funded by the BMC, which plans to build the structure in stainless steel, which is more durable and quicker to assemble than conventional materials. “The new bridges are all being executed in stainless steel to increase lifespan and reduce construction time,” a civic official said. “The cable-stayed design also shortens the construction period compared to traditional models.”

According to preliminary estimates, the project will cost Rs 805.15 crore. The BMC recently floated tenders inviting contractors for the work. Once awarded, the project is expected to be completed in 18 months, excluding the monsoon period.