Mumbai's New Bridge Could Cut A 90-Minute Commute To Just 10 Minutes

Mumbai's Madh Island and Versova could soon be much closer, at least in terms of travel time. The BMC is planning a Rs 2,395-crore cable-stayed bridge over Malad Creek that will directly connect the two areas. If the current plan stays on track, construction could begin by the end of the monsoon, with the bridge expected to open in 2029.

Mumbai's Upcoming Sea Bridge Could Be A Game-Changer

Madh Island and Versova are separated by Malad Creek and currently do not have a direct road connection. So, someone travelling between the two by road has to take a long detour of around 18 to 20 km. Depending on traffic, the journey can take 60 to 90 minutes. The new bridge is expected to bring that down to around 10 minutes. That could be a major change for people who regularly travel between the two areas.

While there is already a jetty service between Madh Island and Versova, it is not available throughout the year. According to The Indian Express, the service operates for around eight months and is suspended during the monsoon. Its limited frequency of use also means it cannot replace a proper road connection for everyone. The planned bridge will finally provide a direct road route between the two areas.

Also Read: "Sri Lanka Is The New Bali": Shenaz Treasury On Why You Should Visit This Island

The Bridge Will Significantly Affect People's Daily Lives

Photo: Canva

The BMC plans to build a cable-stayed bridge with:

• Four lanes for vehicles
• A wider carriageway to handle increasing traffic
• Paths for pedestrians and cyclists
• Special lighting
• Emergency facilities

Expected to be 2.06 km long, the bridge would directly imply much less time on the road for people who commute between Versova and Madh Island every day. Today, this road journey can take up to 90 minutes. But once the bridge is operational, the same journey could be covered in about 10 minutes.

It could also make lives much more convenient for people living in Madh Island, bringing essential facilities within easier reach.

Also Read: Indian Railways To Launch Third Vande Bharat Train Between Jammu And Srinagar

The BMC has begun basic work, including soil testing and station surveys, but the main civil construction has not started yet. The BMC is also waiting for clearance from the Bombay High Court before moving ahead with civil works. The final hearing could take place by September, according to The Indian Express.

The BMC is aiming to start construction by the end of the monsoon, targeting the completion in 2029. For now, however, the project still needs the required clearances before full-scale construction can begin.