Mumbai: The long-awaited Vidyavihar railway station flyover connecting Ramchandra Chemburkar Road in the east with Lal Bahadur Shastri Road in the west is set to be ready for traffic by Oct 10, with all major civil works completed and installation of noise barriers in the final stage.
The project comprises a 100m-long bridge over the railway tracks, along with approach roads measuring 220 metres on the eastern side and 330 metres on the western side. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
The BMC said painting, lighting, roadwork and other major finishing works have been completed. The two-lane flyover, which spans 650m, is expected to provide a direct east-west link across the railway tracks and ease traffic movement around Vidyavihar station. Additional municipal commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the flyover along with traffic police officials and reviewed the traffic arrangements around the project site. He directed the BMC and traffic police to coordinate on measures required to ensure smooth and safe movement once the flyover is opened. Noise barriers, considered important for residents living around the flyover, are now being installed. The project has also provided a connection from the flyover to the footpaths of Vidyavihar railway station. The railway ticket-window areas on both sides, station master’s office and staircases have been reconstructed. A pedestrian pathway within the railway premises has also been connected to the service road through a staircase. Bangar directed officials to put up directional signboards and barricades wherever required and coordinate with the traffic police for traffic regulation. Officials have also been asked to ensure that congestion does not build up on the approach roads during peak hours. Download the TOI App.