The Kasarvadavali flyover on Thane’s Ghodbunder Road was closed to traffic on Sunday afternoon while Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) officials inspected the structure following a complaint about possible defects, triggering heavy congestion between Kasarvadavali and Brahmand.
Traffic on the flyover was stopped at around 2pm as a precaution, according to the report by Loksatta – Thane. Vehicles using the flyover were diverted to the road below, placing additional pressure on an already congested section of Ghodbunder Road. Long queues were reported between Kasarvadavali and Brahmand, affecting commuters travelling for work and other purposes.
The complaint reportedly concerns irregularities near sections adjoining the flyover’s protective barrier. MMRDA teams began inspecting the structure after receiving the complaint. The authority has not yet established whether the flyover has an actual structural defect. The inspection was undertaken to ensure that no risk arose while the reported issue was being examined.
Traffic police confirmed that the closure was implemented on MMRDA’s instructions and for safety reasons. The police redirected vehicles from the flyover to the route underneath it, but the diversion affected traffic flow along Ghodbunder Road. The report did not specify when the flyover would reopen or whether any repair work would be required.
The closure comes against the backdrop of sustained development in Kasarvadavali and Anand Nagar. A large number of housing complexes have been built in these areas in recent years, increasing the volume of traffic using Ghodbunder Road. Heavy vehicles also add to congestion on the corridor, which regularly experiences traffic delays.
The Kasarvadavali flyover was constructed through MMRDA about a year ago to help reduce traffic pressure in the area. Its temporary closure therefore removed an important grade-separated connection from the corridor and shifted vehicles onto the road below. The resulting queues illustrate the limited redundancy available on a route already carrying traffic from rapidly expanding residential areas.
MMRDA’s inspection is expected to determine whether the reported issue represents an actual defect in the flyover. Until that assessment is completed, the closure remains a precautionary measure intended to protect commuters. The authority’s findings and its decision on reopening the structure or undertaking further work will determine the next stage of the disruption.
