Changing City: To allow seamless traffic, Mumbai’s first double-decker flyover to come up at Prabhadevi
As part of this longer corridor, the authorities will be demolishing the existing 112-year-old Elphistone Bridge and constructing a new double-decker flyover in its place.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a double-decker flyover is set to come up at the heart of South Mumbai, in Prabhadevi. The project aims to ease the flow of vehicles and establish a direct connection with the upcoming Sewri – Worli connector.
Why is this project important?
To ensure there is direct connectivity between Navi Mumbai and Worli, the authorities have proposed constructing the Sewri Worli Connector, which is going to bring down travel time between the two places to 25-26 minutes. As part of this longer corridor, the authorities will be demolishing the existing 112-year-old Elphinstone Bridge and constructing a new double-decker flyover in its place.
About the project
The Elphinstone Bridge was constructed in 1913 and passes above the railway tracks. Over time, cracks and corrosion have emerged on the surface of the bridge, and the authorities have decided to pull it down and merge it with the proposed Sewri-Worli connector.
Features of the project
The new bridge will be a double-decker. While the lower deck will provide seamless east-west movement for local traffic, the upper deck will be part of the larger Sewri-Worli network. Each deck will have two vehicular lanes to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
Status, cost and timeline
The cost of this bridge has been pegged at Rs 167 crore, and currently, the demolition work is underway. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is executing the project via Maha Rail and has set a 2027 deadline.
Administration speaks
“This transformational corridor is not merely an engineering achievement — it is a game changer that makes it possible to travel from Navi Mumbai to South Mumbai, from Navi Mumbai to the Western Suburbs— all within minutes. It marks a decisive leap toward realising the ‘Mumbai in 59 Minutes’ vision. MMRDA is steadfastly building a comprehensive mobility network through interconnected ring routes that integrate new corridors with existing road systems, ensuring faster, smoother, and more efficient connectivity both within and beyond the city,” Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.
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