As component of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA’s) campaign “Mumbai in Minutes,” a double-decker overpass along Metro Line 6 enroute to Swami Samarth Nagar, Andheri to Vikhroli (EEH) going through Jogeshwari Vikroli Link Road, Powai is a significant facilities upgrade. The task is a vital action towards attaining incorporated and smooth metropolitan movement in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and made to substantially enhance east-west connection throughout the city and decongest high-traffic passages.
Initially recommended by BMC to relieve website traffic in between Andheri (West) and Jogeshwari (East), the 5.08 kilometres overpass ranges from New Link Road (near Infinity Mall) to Poonam Nagar, JVLR. Since the overpass positioning converges with Metro Line 6, BMC turned over the building and construction to MMRDA for far better harmony in between roadway and city facilities.
Of the overall size, 0.93 kilometres has actually currently been built by BMC.
MMRDA is developing the staying part in 2 components. Part I consists of a Double Decker Flyover (2.58 kilometres): This framework has 2 degrees– one for roadway website traffic and the various other for Metro Line 6. Executed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on a down payment basis, the existing physical progression is 80%, with a task expense of Rs 304 crore.
In Part II– Single-Level Flyover/ Missing Links (1.55 kilometres). This consists of strategy ramps and a 120-meter cable-stayed bridge over the Western Express Highway and functional Metro Line 7. Awarded to JKumar Infraprojects Pvt Ltd. at Rs 378.70 crore (leaving out GST), this section presently stands at 39% conclusion.
As per the MMRDA, as a result of hefty JVLR website traffic the task job sees Restricted functioning hours and the demand to preserve circulation throughout building and construction according to. Coordination with Metro O&M groups to securely function near functional Metro Line 7. Whereas the Encroachment clearance at Veera Desai Junction (Jogeshwari West) and Pratap Nagar (Jogeshwari East) and Diversion and monitoring of undiscovered below ground energies are various other significant essential difficulties.
To speed up traveler alleviation, MMRDA has actually prepared phased appointing: Phase I: From Infinity Mall, Andheri (W) to JVLR Junction (~ 2.4 kilometres, consisting of the 0.93 kilometres currently built by BMC), is slated for conclusion by December 2025.
Phase II consists of the building and construction of the 120 m cable-stayed bridge over WEH and Metro Line 7. Due to traffic restraints and the demand for night-time procedures with Metro Line 7 power blocks, Phase II is anticipated to be finished by June 2026.
According to the MMRDA, this overpass will certainly provide straight, signal-free connection in between Andheri and Powai, functioning as an essential east-west hallway. It will certainly decrease blockage on JVLR and the Western Express Highway, cut traveling time, and reduced gas usage and discharges. As an essential deliverable under “Mumbai in Minutes,” it shows MMRDA’s recurring dedication to improving local connection and lasting metropolitan transportation throughout MMR.
