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Asking citizens for suggestions is a wise move
The draft notification proposed closing the Elphinstone Bridge for two years to facilitate the construction of the Sewri-Worli Connector
12 April,2025 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Mumbai: Elphinstone Bridge stays open for now
Closure delayed as citizens question 2-year connector project timeline; Officials said the final decision would be made after considering the suggestions and objections received from citizens
11 April,2025 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: Elphinstone Bridge closure soon, but key foot-bridge still incomplete
With the impending shutting of key connector, motorists have a few alternatives, but pedestrians have been left in the lurch; Prabhadevi station (formerly Elphinstone) had earned the grim moniker of “stampede station” after 23 people died in a 2017 crowd crush at the base of a FOB
10 April,2025 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Traffic cops issue advisory regarding Elphinstone bridge closure from Apr 10
Numerous diversions have been planned in west and east directions to prevent congestion; Police said the Elphinstone bridge will be shut down for the next two years and the police have planned traffic diversions and no-parking zones to prevent congestion and disruptions
09 April,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Mumbai: Speeding car crashes into taxi on Elphinstone Bridge, two dead
A tragic accident on Mumbai’s Elphinstone Bridge claimed two lives after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a taxi. The driver has been detained for reckless driving
31 March,2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Atal Setu link makes its way to Mumbai
The connector is set to become one of the tallest road overbridges in the city
29 March,2025 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
It is our duty to respectfully preserve history
A researcher expressed his gratitude to the Railways for this as a step in the right direction as these bridges have been a part of the city for more than a generation and have witnessed its growth
07 February,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Elphinstone bridge’s heritage plaques to be preserved as demolition nears
Bridge is set to be replaced by a two-deck structure, enhancing connectivity. While the stone plaque reads GIPR, Parel Bridge, 1913, Contractor Bomanji Rustomji, the small metal seals on the girders state—‘P&W Maclellan Limited Clutha Works GIPR Glasgow 1911, where GIPR stands for the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, now called Central railway
06 February,2025 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
All you need to know about Elphinstone bridge closure
Locals say that if this road were opened first, the pressure on traffic after closure of the Prabhadevi road would be eased to a great extent.
01 February,2025 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Mann’s unbeaten triple ton helps St Rocks dominate
In reply, ST Kadam were bowled out for 40 in 20.5 overs, handing St Rocks, a massive 47-run victory.
21 December,2024 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies