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Mumbai’s first cable-stayed bridge over railway tracks is taking shape near Mahalaxmi. What remains before it can link Saat Rasta with Mahalaxmi Maidan?
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Mumbai News: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set December 31 as the deadline to complete the city’s first cable-stayed bridge over railway tracks near Mahalaxmi station, which will connect Saat Rasta with Mahalaxmi Maidan.
Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the ongoing construction work on Keshavrao Khadye Marg on Thursday and directed officials to expedite the project.
The 803-metre-long bridge will be 17.2 metres wide, while the section falling within the railway limits will measure 23.01 metres in width. The project is being executed as part of the Development Plan works.
78.5-Metre Pylon Erected
According to a report in The Times of India, a 78.5-metre-high pylon to hold up the cable-stayed bridge has already been constructed. Construction of the 165-metre-long eastern span, which falls within railway premises, will begin once the BMC receives the required block from the railways.
Most of the pillars on the western side of the pylon have been completed. However, work on five pillars is still pending as traffic diversions will be required to facilitate construction.
Traffic Diversion Planned During Construction
The BMC is currently constructing a concrete service road that will be used to divert traffic once approval is received from the Traffic Police. Utility-laying work is also underway along the stretch. The BMC’s Bridges Department is coordinating with the Traffic Police to ensure smooth traffic movement while construction continues.
With the December 31 deadline approaching, civic officials have instructed the agencies involved to accelerate the remaining work and ensure the project progresses without further delays.
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Ask News18Before the December 31 deadline, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) needs to receive the required block from the railways to begin construction of the 165-metre-long eastern span of the bridge, which falls within railway premises.
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