Mumbai’s transportation landscape has been significantly enhanced with the opening of the Vikhroli Flyover, a crucial infrastructure project aimed at alleviating long-standing traffic congestion. This 615-metre flyover, connecting Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg (LBS Marg) in Vikhroli West to the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli East, officially opened to traffic on June 14, 2025, at 4 PM.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) completed the project ahead of the monsoon season, addressing a critical bottleneck in the city’s road network. The flyover was constructed in three phases, incorporating 18 spans supported by 19 piers—12 on the eastern side and 7 on the western side. The structure is 12 metres wide and 615 metres long, designed to facilitate smoother vehicular movement between the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai. A holding bay has been strategically placed on the western approach to allow vehicles to queue without obstructing the main lanes, further enhancing traffic flow.
The new flyover is expected to reduce travel time between Vikhroli East and West by approximately 30 minutes, offering significant relief to daily commuters. This reduction in travel time is particularly beneficial during the monsoon season when traffic congestion is exacerbated by waterlogging and delayed vehicles. The flyover’s timely completion ensures uninterrupted connectivity, safeguarding daily travelers from the city’s notorious rain-induced delays. The BMC’s Roads and Traffic Department successfully completed the flyover by the scheduled deadline of May 31, 2025. In a departure from typical inaugurations, the Chief Minister, alongside Deputy Chief Ministers, opted against holding a formal opening ceremony. Their collective decision was driven by a shared priority: preventing any further delays that might inconvenience the public at a time when efficient road access becomes even more critical.
The project was completed at a total cost of Rs 104.77 crore, representing a significant investment in the city’s transportation infrastructure. Officials highlighted that the bridge’s timely availability would minimize the usual chaos that ensues during Mumbai’s rainy months, when major roads like LBS Marg often become heavily congested due to waterlogging and stalled traffic. For the residents of Vikhroli and neighboring areas, the flyover’s opening is more than just another infrastructure development—it’s a major improvement in their everyday quality of life. Regular commuters who previously spent hours stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic can now look forward to quicker, safer, and far less frustrating journeys. The flyover’s completion is also expected to have a ripple effect on surrounding areas, easing congestion across multiple feeder roads and reducing overall travel stress for thousands of Mumbai’s residents.
As Mumbai continues to expand and modernize, projects like the Vikhroli flyover serve as crucial steps in addressing the city’s longstanding infrastructure challenges. While Mumbai’s traffic problems may not be solved overnight, the opening of this flyover represents meaningful progress toward a more streamlined, commuter-friendly future. The successful delivery of the Vikhroli flyover demonstrates what’s possible when planning, funding, and execution align effectively. With monsoon rains now descending upon Mumbai, the flyover arrives at the perfect moment, offering much-needed relief to countless commuters who, for years, have patiently waited for this game-changing development.
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