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Mumbai is set to receive four major road overbridges aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across some of the city’s busiest corridors. The new bridges, coming up at Dadar, Byculla, Ghatkopar and Prabhadevi, are being constructed at a combined cost of Rs 1,179 crore and will replace ageing British-era structures that have served the city for decades.
Of the four projects, three will be cable-stayed bridges, while the bridge at Prabhadevi will become Mumbai’s first double-decker road overbridge, marking a major milestone in the city’s transport infrastructure. Civic authorities believe the projects will significantly improve east-west connectivity and reduce bottlenecks at railway crossings once they become operational.
Four bridges to replace ageing structures:
The bridges at Dadar (Tilak Bridge), Byculla, Ghatkopar and Prabhadevi (Elphinstone Bridge) are being rebuilt after the existing British-era bridges were found to be ageing and unable to meet today’s growing traffic demand. The new structures are designed to accommodate more vehicles while improving safety and traffic flow.
The Prabhadevi bridge will be Mumbai’s first double-decker road overbridge, allowing traffic movement on two levels. Meanwhile, the bridges at Dadar, Byculla and Ghatkopar will feature modern cable-stayed designs, which require fewer supporting pillars and allow faster construction while providing better traffic movement.
According to reports, the four projects are at different stages of construction, with phased openings expected from late 2026 onwards. Once completed, they are expected to improve travel across central and south Mumbai by easing congestion at key railway crossings.
Better connectivity and smoother commute:
The new bridges form part of Mumbai’s larger infrastructure plan to improve road connectivity and reduce traffic delays across the city. Besides replacing ageing infrastructure, the projects are expected to shorten travel time for thousands of daily commuters travelling between the eastern and western parts of Mumbai.
Officials believe the new road overbridges will improve traffic circulation around railway stations and major junctions, while also supporting the city’s growing transport network. The cable-stayed bridges are expected to offer wider carriageways, improved structural safety and better traffic capacity compared to the existing bridges.
With an investment of Rs 1,179 crore, the four bridges are among the city’s biggest ongoing road infrastructure projects. Once operational, they are expected to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and provide a smoother commuting experience for motorists travelling through Dadar, Byculla, Ghatkopar and Prabhadevi.
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