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Demolition of the old Elphinstone Road overbridge in Mumbai has progressed further, with Western Railway removing key girders at Prabhadevi station. This work is part of the larger Sewri Worli Elevated Connector project, a 4.5-km double-decker corridor aimed at improving east-west connectivity. While the project is expected to reduce travel time and ease congestion once completed, it has currently led to traffic disruptions in the busy Parel Prabhadevi area. Authorities are continuing phased work while trying to minimise impact on rail and road movement.
Work on dismantling the old Elphinstone Road overbridge in central Mumbai has moved ahead, with Western Railway completing an important stage at Prabhadevi station. In a planned night operation, two large girders measuring about 32 metres each were removed using an 800 MT crane, marking progress in taking down the western portion of the bridge. Advertisement
Officials explained that this activity had earlier been postponed due to a technical issue with the crane. The recent attempt was successfully completed within a scheduled railway block, ensuring that suburban train services were not significantly affected during the process.
The bridge, which has been in use for over a century, was closed to traffic earlier to allow for its complete redevelopment. It connects key areas such as Parel and Prabhadevi, which see heavy daily movement of both vehicles and pedestrians. Its removal is necessary to make way for a new double-decker bridge that will be part of the Sewri Worli Elevated Connector.
This upcoming connector is planned as a 4.5-km elevated corridor designed to improve east west travel across Mumbai. It will link major infrastructure routes, including the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, creating a more seamless road network across the city. The double-decker design is expected to optimise limited urban space and handle higher traffic volumes.
Once operational, the connector is expected to reduce travel time between Sewri and Worli significantly, especially during peak hours when congestion is high. At present, this stretch often faces long delays due to heavy traffic and limited direct routes.
The demolition and reconstruction work is being carried out in phases to avoid major disruption to the suburban railway network, particularly since the bridge is located above active rail lines. However, the ongoing work has already caused inconvenience in the surrounding areas. Traffic diversions, restricted access, and reduced road width have led to congestion in the Parel Prabhadevi belt, affecting daily commuters and local movement.
Authorities have stated that traffic management measures are being implemented to handle the situation, though challenges remain due to the dense nature of the area. Pedestrian access has also been impacted in some parts, adding to the overall inconvenience.
The Sewri Worli Elevated Connector is part of Mumbai's broader infrastructure push to improve connectivity between its eastern and western corridors. Over the past few years, several large transport projects have been planned or executed to reduce pressure on existing roads and improve travel efficiency across the city.
Officials are working towards completing the bridge reconstruction and related connector work by the end of the year, though timelines will depend on progress across multiple sections of the project.
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