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Western Railway is set to significantly accelerate the reconstruction of the Bandra-Khar flyover as part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) aimed at adding a sixth suburban rail line between Mumbai Central and Borivali. By adopting an intensive construction approach, authorities expect to rebuild the flyover in about 45 days instead of the previously estimated 90 days. The move is expected to minimise traffic disruption while helping maintain momentum on one of Mumbai's key rail capacity enhancement projects.
The reconstruction of the Bandra-Khar flyover is expected to gather pace, with Western Railway planning to complete the work in nearly half the originally estimated time to support the ongoing sixth railway line project in Mumbai. The revised construction strategy is intended to reduce inconvenience for commuters while ensuring that critical rail infrastructure work progresses without major delays.
The flyover reconstruction forms an important component of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), under which a sixth suburban rail corridor is being developed between Mumbai Central and Borivali. The additional rail line is expected to increase suburban train capacity, improve operational efficiency and ease congestion on one of the country's busiest railway networks.
According to railway officials, the reconstruction period is likely to be reduced to around 45 days by adopting an accelerated construction methodology and executing work continuously. Earlier estimates had suggested that rebuilding the flyover would require nearly three months. The revised timeline is expected to shorten traffic diversions and reduce the impact on daily commuters travelling through the Bandra-Khar corridor.
The existing flyover requires dismantling because its supporting structures interfere with the alignment needed for the proposed sixth railway line. Once demolition is completed, a new bridge will be constructed with a design that accommodates the expanded rail infrastructure while continuing to provide road connectivity across the corridor.
Authorities are coordinating with civic agencies and traffic police to prepare diversion plans and minimise disruption during construction. Temporary traffic management measures are expected to remain in place only for the shortened construction period, helping reduce the inconvenience normally associated with major urban infrastructure works.
The sixth rail line project is among Western Railway's major capacity augmentation initiatives. By creating additional tracks, the project aims to separate suburban and long-distance train operations, improve punctuality and enable more frequent suburban services across Mumbai's western corridor. It is also expected to support future passenger demand as the metropolitan region continues to expand.
The faster reconstruction schedule for the Bandra-Khar flyover is expected to remove a key bottleneck in the execution of the rail project. Once completed, the upgraded flyover and additional railway line are expected to strengthen connectivity, improve operational flexibility and contribute to the long-term modernisation of Mumbai's suburban transport network.
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