Mumbai is set to witness a major traffic transformation in Malad with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approving a Rs 2,225.95-crore project featuring a cable-stayed bridge and an elevated road. The initiative aims to address chronic congestion in one of the western suburbs’ busiest commercial hubs, home to IT parks, studios, and retail centres.
The project comprises two main components. The first is a 792-metre-long cable-stayed bridge connecting Infinity Mall to Lagoon Road (also known as Mahakali Road) in Malvani, running along Link Road. This east-west corridor will feature eight lanes—four on each side—and a 396-metre central cable-stayed section with a width of 36.6 metres. The second element involves constructing an elevated road over Ramchandra nullah, linking MDP Road to the Malad-Marve road in a north-south alignment. Together, these structures aim to dramatically reduce travel time for commuters traversing Malad. According to a senior civic official, “The two bridges will crisscross to optimise traffic flow, easing congestion in the western suburbs. We are currently evaluating bids received after the tender was floated in October. Work will begin once necessary environmental clearances and court permissions are secured, as the project passes through ecologically sensitive zones.”
The infrastructure upgrade is expected to be completed within three years. Once operational, the cable-stayed bridge alone is projected to shorten travel times across the Malad creek corridor by at least 30–40 per cent, improving connectivity for commercial and residential commuters alike. Experts note that this approach aligns with Mumbai’s broader strategy of developing sustainable urban mobility through multi-level traffic solutions rather than expanding road widths indiscriminately. Beyond easing congestion, the project is expected to enhance urban resilience. Elevated roads reduce flooding risks during monsoons, while the bridge design ensures minimal disruption to the creek ecosystem below. Civic planners emphasise that integrating such environmentally sensitive features demonstrates Mumbai’s commitment to balancing infrastructure growth with ecological conservation.
Residents and commuters can expect phased updates on construction schedules, traffic diversions, and temporary closures. Local authorities are also considering integrating smart traffic monitoring systems along the new corridors to manage flows efficiently and reduce carbon emissions from idling vehicles. The Malad dual-bridge project represents a significant step toward modernising Mumbai’s western suburbs, with potential long-term benefits for mobility, economic activity, and urban sustainability.
Mumbai Plans Rs 2225 Crore Cable Stayed Bridge Elevated Roads In Malad
