Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Mumbai's SCLR Bridge Completion Delayed by Rain, Expected to Open in August
A new bridge in Mumbai, part of a larger road project, is almost finished.
It was supposed to be open already, but the rain is delaying the final touches like painting and putting up signs.
The bridge briefly opened but had to close again because of an electrical problem.
This bridge is a key part of a project to make it easier to travel between two major highways, and make getting to the airport easier.
The project cost more money than was first planned.
A cable-stayed bridge on the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) is expected to open in August.
Completion is delayed due to monsoon rains affecting finishing work.
The bridge had a brief opening this month but closed due to an electrical fault.
The SCLR extension project aims to connect Kurla to Santacruz, easing traffic.
The project cost has increased from Rs 450 crore to Rs 650 crore.
- Who
- The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is involved.
- What
- The final stretch of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR), a cable-stayed bridge, is nearing completion.
- When
- The bridge is expected to open to traffic by August.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road over the Western Express Highway.
- Why
- Completion is delayed due to monsoon rains affecting finishing works and an electrical fault.
Original Project Plans
Current Project Status
Project Cost
Original Project Plans
Original cost estimated at Rs 450 crore
Current Project Status
Current cost Rs 650 crore
- Project
- SCLR Extension
- Bridge Type
- Cable-stayed
- Bridge Length
- 215 metres
- Bridge Width
- 17.5 metres
- Bridge Weight
- 1,780 tonnes
- Project Cost
- Rs 650 crore
- Previous Cost
- Rs 450 crore
