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Sion Bridge demolition causes traffic congestion on Eastern Express Highway

Updated On: 01 August, 2024 10:04 AM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

The 110-year-old Sion bridge in Mumbai has been closed to traffic as of Thursday, August 1, for a two-year period. The Central Railway has initiated the bridge`s demolition and reconstruction, which is anticipated to last until July 31, 2026. The project aims to extend the bridge`s length to accommodate new railway lines, costing approximately Rs 51 crore. The demolition phase alone is expected to take four to five months. Pics/ Atul Kamble

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The 110-year-old Sion bridge in Mumbai has been closed to traffic as of Thursday, August 1, for a two-year period. The Central Railway has initiated the bridge`s demolition and reconstruction, which is anticipated to last until July 31, 2026. The project aims to extend the bridge`s length to accommodate new railway lines, costing approximately Rs 51 crore. The demolition phase alone is expected to take four to five months. Pics/ Atul Kamble

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The 110-year-old Sion bridge in Mumbai has been closed to traffic as of Thursday, August 1, for a two-year period. The Central Railway has initiated the bridge`s demolition and reconstruction, which is anticipated to last until July 31, 2026. The project aims to extend the bridge`s length to accommodate new railway lines, costing approximately Rs 51 crore. The demolition phase alone is expected to take four to five months. Pics/ Atul Kamble

The closure of the historic Sion bridge has led to severe traffic jams on the Eastern Express Highway. Commuters are facing significant delays in light of the bridge`s closure.

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The closure of the historic Sion bridge has led to severe traffic jams on the Eastern Express Highway. Commuters are facing significant delays in light of the bridge`s closure.

They had earlier expressed concerns over the extended closure period and the resultant traffic congestion. Authorities responded with detailed traffic management plans and alternative routes to mitigate the impact on daily commutes.

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They had earlier expressed concerns over the extended closure period and the resultant traffic congestion. Authorities responded with detailed traffic management plans and alternative routes to mitigate the impact on daily commutes.

The authorities have recommended alternative routes for both light and heavy vehicles to mitigate the disruption.

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The authorities have recommended alternative routes for both light and heavy vehicles to mitigate the disruption.

Light vehicles from Kurla are advised to follow a specific path via Pehalwan Naresh Mane Chowk and other key junctions. Heavy vehicles have a designated route that avoids the most congested areas. 

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Light vehicles from Kurla are advised to follow a specific path via Pehalwan Naresh Mane Chowk and other key junctions. Heavy vehicles have a designated route that avoids the most congested areas. 

Additionally, nine roads around Sion and Dharavi have been declared no-parking zones to facilitate smoother traffic flow.

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Additionally, nine roads around Sion and Dharavi have been declared no-parking zones to facilitate smoother traffic flow.

Pedestrians are not left stranded by the Sion bridge closure. They can use alternative public foot-over bridges (FOBs) located 500 metres from Sion station towards Matunga and 350 metres towards Kurla. 

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Pedestrians are not left stranded by the Sion bridge closure. They can use alternative public foot-over bridges (FOBs) located 500 metres from Sion station towards Matunga and 350 metres towards Kurla. 

The demolition of the Sion bridge will occur in phases. Initially, utilities will be relocated, followed by the removal of the road surface and the iron structure. This meticulous process can only be conducted at night or during designated megablock times when the railway is closed

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The demolition of the Sion bridge will occur in phases. Initially, utilities will be relocated, followed by the removal of the road surface and the iron structure. This meticulous process can only be conducted at night or during designated megablock times when the railway is closed

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