The civic finance department has finally cleared the proposal on extension of the Vidyavihar rail overbridge. The proposal has now been sent to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner’s office for the final nod. With the proposed extension, the project cost increased to Rs 178.93 crore from Rs 99.98 crore. Officials said the cost escalation happened due to the additional work for which they will invite a tender worth Rs 70.93 crore. The BMC plans to complete the project by mid-2024. 

mid-day had on November 19 highlighted the delay in the finance department clearing the proposal submitted by the bridges department.