Mumbai Gets New 918-Metre-Long Cantilever Bridge On Versova Creek, To Ease Vehicular Movement On Mumbai-Surat Corridor

A newly constructed cantilever bridge spanning 918 m, over Versova creek, has been opened for public use on 27 March in Mumbai.

The four-lane bridge has been constructed at a cost of Rs 247 crore, with the primary goal of easing traffic congestion along the Mumbai-Surat corridor.

While sharing the blueprint image of the site, the Minister said, "Starting from the 27 March 2023, we will be opening a recently constructed 918-meter-long balanced cantilever bridge on Varsova creek, consisting of four lanes, which will provide significant traffic relief to the Mumbai-Surat corridor, particularly across the Varsova creek."

As per a report by Hindustan Times, currently, there are two bridges located on opposite ends of the Versova bridge near Ghodbunder on NH-8.

The bridge situated downstream was in poor condition and underwent renovation in 2013-2014. It was subsequently reopened to the public with a maximum load restriction of 15 tonnes.

The project began on the Surat side of National Highway (NH)-8 and covers a total length of 2.25 km, which includes the 918 m balanced cantilever bridge and both approaches measuring 1.33 km.

Rajan Vichare, the MP from Thane, also visited the site of the bridge a couple of days back to review its progress.