Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Jun 25: In a significant development aimed at easing Mumbai’s chronic traffic congestion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set firm deadlines for the completion of the much-awaited Sion and Belasis flyovers, which are considered vital to improving east-west connectivity in the city’s central belt.

With both flyovers spanning crucial railway lines, the infrastructure push is expected to bring substantial relief to daily commuters once completed. The BMC, in coordination with various civic and railway departments, is pressing ahead with an accelerated timeline to ensure that the projects are delivered on schedule.

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar, who recently inspected the ongoing works at the Sion flyover site, reiterated the administration’s commitment to timely execution. The Sion flyover, which links the eastern and western suburbs, is now scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026. The project includes complex work over active railway tracks, with components like the southern foot overbridge being handled by Indian Railways and set to finish by August 2025. Work on key structural installations, including the girder launches, will follow soon after.

Meanwhile, the Belasis flyover project, which had an initial deadline of April 2026, has been fast-tracked with a revised target of December 15, 2025. This flyover will span the railway line between Mumbai Central and Grant Road stations, connecting the busy Tardeo and Nagpada areas to the Mumbai Central railway hub. Civic officials confirmed that all necessary clearances have been obtained and obstructing structures removed, paving the way for rapid execution in the coming months.

A high-level review meeting convened at the BMC headquarters on June 24 brought together top officials including Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare and senior engineers from both the BMC and Railways. The session focused on synchronising efforts between departments, particularly given the technical challenges of working over live railway corridors.

With Mumbai’s road infrastructure under increasing strain due to growing vehicular load, both flyover projects are expected to play a pivotal role in reducing travel time and easing daily bottlenecks once operational.