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Eviction of residents at Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi has commenced, clearing the final obstacle for the 4.5-km Sewri–Worli elevated corridor being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The process follows prolonged negotiations over rehabilitation and compensation, which had delayed construction near the Elphinstone bridge stretch. With most tenants vacating, authorities are preparing the site for demolition and construction. The project is expected to improve east–west connectivity in Mumbai, reduce congestion on key arterial roads, and accelerate progress on a critical missing link in the city’s transport network.
The eviction process at Haji Noorani Chawl in Prabhadevi has begun, enabling the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to clear the last major impediment to the Sewri–Worli elevated corridor project, officials confirmed in the past week. Advertisement
The chawl, located near the Elphinstone bridge, had been a key obstruction along the 4.5-km double-decker corridor alignment. With tenants now vacating the premises, the authority is set to take possession of the land parcel and proceed with demolition, paving the way for construction of a crucial bridge pier required for the project.
The delay in clearing the site was primarily attributed to prolonged negotiations over rehabilitation and compensation. Residents had earlier resisted relocation, citing concerns over the adequacy of rehabilitation units and financial support. Officials indicated that these concerns have now been addressed, allowing the eviction process to move forward.
Under the approved rehabilitation framework, eligible tenants are being provided alternative accommodation. In addition, the authority has committed to rental assistance for a fixed period to support temporary relocation. Officials stated that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that the transition process remains structured, with documentation and verification completed prior to eviction.
The MMRDA had also issued notices to occupants of adjacent structures, directing them to vacate to facilitate uninterrupted access for demolition and subsequent construction activities. Authorities noted that once the land is fully cleared, work on the delayed stretch will be accelerated to recover lost time.
The Sewri–Worli elevated corridor forms an important connector between the eastern and western parts of Mumbai, linking the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link with key urban corridors. The project is designed to ease congestion on existing routes, particularly along Annie Besant Road and other arterial stretches that experience heavy traffic volumes.
Infrastructure planners highlighted that completion of the missing link is critical to achieving network efficiency, as partial connectivity limits the utility of larger transport projects. The elevated corridor is expected to improve travel times and facilitate smoother movement of vehicles across central Mumbai.
Officials added that construction progress had been impacted due to delays in securing possession of the chawl land, which disrupted the project schedule. With the eviction process now underway, the authority plans to intensify on-ground execution across the affected segment.
The development marks a significant step in advancing one of Mumbai’s key infrastructure projects, with land clearance often remaining a major bottleneck in dense urban environments.
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