The Vidyavihar flyover is expected to open in October, with construction work now in its final stage, civic officials said. The project has faced delays for nearly two decades. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar)
However, design changes, the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges delayed the work. The latest deadline was September 8. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar) Before the flyover opens to the public, the BMC will coordinate with the Traffic Police, N Ward officials and the gardens department to streamline traffic flow. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar) Additional municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar instructed officials to identify possible bottlenecks, including roadside establishments, trees and footpaths, that could obstruct movement on the approach roads.
“The work is almost complete and should open by early next month,” an official said, adding that 45 days of curing was required before the structure could become operational. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar) The flyover will pass over Vidyavihar railway station and connect Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg in the east with Lal Bahadur Shastri Road in the west. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar) The project includes a 100-metre bridge over the railway tracks and is expected to improve east-west connectivity and ease traffic for commuters travelling between Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar) The railway portion’s design was prepared in 2016, with completion expected by 2022. Bangar also directed officials to prevent peak-hour congestion through proper planning and maintain the pace of construction while ensuring the remaining work progresses smoothly. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar)
