Mumbai's Dadar Set To Get Six-Lane Twin Cable-Stayed Bridge To Replace Century-Old Tilak Bridge— First Phase To Be Completed By 2026

The construction of a twin cable-stayed bridge at Mumbai’s Dadar, set to replace the century-old key east-west connector 'Tilak Bridge', is progressing rapidly, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Indian Express reported.

Built in 1925, the British-era Tilak Bridge was declared dilapidated after a 2019 structural audit, prompting the BMC to propose a new, modern bridge to ensure continued connectivity.

The new cable-stayed bridge will be constructed next to the existing Tilak Bridge, which will remain intact until the new structure is completed, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow.

Only after the new bridge opens will the old one be dismantled.

Stretching 600 meters, the new bridge will feature six vehicular lanes.

The twin bridges are being constructed in two phases, with each part having a width of 16.7 metres.

The brigde construction is being undertaken in two phases, with the first phase set to complete by April 2026. This phase will include three lanes for both east-west traffic.

After the first phase is ready, the old bridge will then be dismantled in a systematic manner, making way for the second phase, which will take another 18 months.

Full completion, with all six vehicular lanes, is expected by 2028.

Currently, all the foundation work of the bridge, being constructed by BMC and Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), has been completed, while the girder launching and superstructure work are in progress.

The total cost of this project has been pegged at Rs 375 crore.

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