Thane-CSMT Traffic Boost: New Flyover to Ease Congestion, Speed Up Travel

• Mumbai Municipal Corporation proposes a new two-lane flyover parallel to the Sion flyover to alleviate Thane-CSMT traffic.
• The existing Sion flyover's 2+1 lane configuration causes severe congestion, especially for CSMT-bound vehicles.
• The new flyover aims to provide faster, smoother, and more fuel-efficient travel, with VJTI assessing its technical aspects.
• Estimated cost is approximately ₹155.02 crore; the Corporation considers awarding it to the same contractor to prevent legal issues.
• Reconstruction of the existing Sion flyover is underway, expected to finish by May 2026, with work on railway limits and girders progressing.

Why It Matters: New parallel flyover proposed near Sion to significantly ease Thane-CSMT traffic congestion and speed up travel.