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Sewri-Worli connector delayed to early 2027
The Sewri-Worli connector and the reconstructed Elphinstone bridge in Mumbai are going to be delayed.
The new deadline is early 2027 instead of September 2026.
The delay is because of many things like taking longer to dismantle the old bridge, unexpected work, complaints from residents, not enough workers, and the rainy season.
The bridge is 132 meters long and needs 90 days to assemble and one week to slide into place.
The MMRDA and J Kumar are working on it, but there are also complaints about pollution, blocked footpaths, and buildings shaking.
They are trying to fix all these problems and get more workers.
The Sewri-Worli connector and Elphinstone bridge reconstruction will miss the September 2026 deadline.
The new deadline is early 2027 due to various delays and challenges.
The 112-year-old Elphinstone bridge was shut on September 12, 2025, for replacement.
The bridge girder is 132 meters long and will take 90 days to assemble and one week to slide into place.
Residents have complained about air pollution, footpath occupation, and building vibrations.
- Who
- MMRDA, J Kumar, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Residents
- What
- Construction of Sewri-Worli Connector and Elphinstone Bridge Reconstruction
- Where
- Prabhadevi, Mumbai
- When
- Original deadline: September 2026; New deadline: Early 2027
- Why
- To connect Mumbai’s western coast to the east and the Atal Setu
Construction Challenges
Resident Complaints
Project Delays
Construction Challenges
The project is delayed due to dismantling issues, civic utility work, and manpower shortages.
Resident Complaints
Residents complain about air pollution, footpath occupation, and building vibrations.
Key facts
- Project Name
- Sewri-Worli Connector and Elphinstone Bridge Reconstruction
- Original Deadline
- September 2026
- New Deadline
- Early 2027
- Bridge Length
- 132 meters
- Assembly Time
- 90 days
- Sliding Time
- 1 week
- Manpower Shortage
- 10-20% due to US-Iran-Israel conflict and Bengal elections
Quotes
MRIDC Official
Official from Mumbai Roads and Infrastructure Development Corporation
“All of this will take the bridge till January‑February of 2027 to be complete. Once the railway portion is ready by November, MMRDA will begin the last of the works connecting the railway and non‑railway portions. Most of the work will be done by December, leaving the finishing works for early 2027.”
indianexpress.com
“Preparation is on for the assembly and launching of the bridge’s girder over the railway tracks. These are temporary structures which will allow us to slide the girder into place. If needed, the girder will be assembled at the site before sliding. The whole process will take around 90 days.”
indianexpress.com
indianexpress.com
Sources
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