BMC’s ₹1,980 Cr Bet on Bridges Before Monsoon Rush
Mumbai’s civic body is rapidly advancing its infrastructure overhaul, with a significant ₹1,980 crore allocated in the BMC’s 2025-26 budget for bridge upgrades. These funds are pivotal in completing critical projects before the monsoon season hits, offering much-needed relief to Mumbai’s notorious traffic congestion.
Among the key projects nearing completion are the Carnac Bunder, Gokhale Bridge in Andheri, and the Vikhroli connector. Once finished, these bridges will be crucial in easing daily traffic snarls, offering commuters smoother travel during peak hours. Further, the construction of 13 additional bridges is progressing, with expectations of some being ready by March 2025. The BMC’s focused efforts come after extensive audits by structural engineers, who flagged several bridges as dilapidated. In response, the civic body has undertaken a massive bridge reconstruction initiative, while also addressing critical structural repairs across various sites. The flyover at Mith Chowky Junction and a new bridge in Shri Krishna Nagar, Borivali, completed in 2024-25, have been instrumental in improving connectivity in the city.
To maintain momentum, the BMC is working under stringent timelines, with senior officials ensuring that major bridges like the Carnac Bunder and Vikhroli are ready before the monsoon. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagarani recently praised engineers for their work on shifting the northern steel girder of Carnac Bunder, a complex task that required coordination with the railways. With strategic bridge projects like the flyover at Valbhatt Nalla and a new connector over the Mithi River between Bandra East and Dharavi Sion, the BMC’s rapid infrastructure development is set to transform Mumbai’s road network. Key upcoming works include the reconstruction of bridges at major stations, such as Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, and Dadar, which are expected to be completed by 2025.
Mumbai’s infrastructure revamp demonstrates how the city is aligning its vision with urban growth and is determined to meet the needs of an increasingly congested metropolitan hub. As these projects near completion, they will undoubtedly alleviate the burden on daily commuters, improving the quality of life for millions.