BMC Rebuilds 130-Year-Old Bellasis Flyover in 15 Months, Easing South Mumbai Traffic

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the reconstruction of the Bellasis Flyover in 15 months and six days, four months ahead of schedule.
• The 130-year-old British-era bridge, declared unsafe, was completely rebuilt with modern engineering standards, featuring a 7-meter wide carriageway and footpaths.
• The flyover is a crucial east-west connector, spanning railway tracks near Mumbai Central and Grant Road, linking Tardeo, Nagpada, and Mumbai Central.
• It will significantly cut travel time for commuters in South Mumbai, restoring vital connectivity disrupted for nearly two years.
• Only official NOC from Western Railway and traffic coordination with police are pending before its formal opening.

Why It Matters: The reconstructed Bellasis Flyover will soon ease South Mumbai traffic and restore crucial east-west connectivity.