Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Elphinstone Bridge Demolition Causes Mumbai Traffic Chaos, Delays
Mumbai is facing major traffic problems because an old bridge is being taken down and rebuilt.
The Elphinstone Bridge, a key route, is closed, causing long delays for people traveling across the city.
Traffic is very heavy on nearby roads, and bus routes have changed.
This demolition is part of a larger project to build a new, improved bridge.
Many commuters are frustrated because their daily commutes are taking much longer than usual.
The traffic police are working to manage the chaos, but people are still stuck in jams.
The Elphinstone Bridge demolition has begun, impacting traffic in Mumbai.
Commuters are experiencing significant delays due to rerouting and congestion.
Traffic is particularly heavy on Currey Road Bridge, Tilak Bridge, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road.
11 bus routes have been temporarily rerouted, and fares may slightly increase.
The demolition is part of the Sewri-Worli elevated connector project and will take 60 days.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and commuters
- What
- Demolition of the Elphinstone Bridge leading to traffic congestion and rerouting
- When
- Demolition began on Friday night, September 12, 2025
- Where
- Elphinstone Bridge area, Mumbai, India
- Why
- To construct a new double-decker bridge as part of the Sewri-Worli elevated connector project.
- Event
- Demolition of Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai
- Location
- Mumbai, India (connecting Parel and Prabhadevi)
- Start Date
- Friday night, September 12
- Project
- Sewri-Worli elevated connector
- Affected Routes
- Parel-Prabhadevi (east-west)
- Anticipated Duration
- 60 days