Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Mumbai Residents and Parties Oppose BMC Flyover Demolition
The local government in Mumbai wants to tear down a flyover (a bridge for cars) in Goregaon.
People are very upset!
The flyover helps people get around faster.
Political groups like MNS, BJP, and RPI are angry, saying it's a waste of money and will cause traffic problems.
They're worried because it's going to make traffic much worse, maybe taking over an hour to go a short distance.
The government says they need to take down the flyover for a new road project, but people don't agree that it's a good idea.
Residents and political parties are protesting against the BMC's proposal to demolish the Veer Savarkar Flyover.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened agitation if the demolition proceeds.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Republican Party of India (RPI) demand BMC reconsider alternatives.
The flyover, built in 2018, reduced commute times significantly between WEH, Goregaon, and Malad.
The demolition is planned to make way for Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
- Who
- Local residents, MNS, BJP, RPI, and the BMC.
- What
- Proposal to demolish the Veer Savarkar Flyover.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, built in 2018.
- Where
- Goregaon West, Mumbai.
- Why
- To make way for Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
Pro-Demolition
Anti-Demolition
Traffic concerns
Pro-Demolition
BMC plans to demolish the flyover for the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
Anti-Demolition
Demolition will cause major traffic issues in the area.
- Flyover Name
- Veer Savarkar Flyover (MTNL Flyover)
- Location
- Goregaon West, Mumbai
- Built in
- 2018
- Original Purpose
- Reduce commute times
- Current Proposal
- Demolition by BMC
- Cost of Construction
- Rs 27 crore