The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the launch of all girders for the Mith Chowky flyover. The final launch was carried out on the night of November 14-15.
The flyover is currently partially operational for east-west traffic only. Once fully operational, it will also accommodate southbound vehicles. As per reports, the next steps include constructing asphalt roadways and waterproofing them. These tasks are expected to take over a month. The flyover is expected to open for full traffic by the first week of January.
This T-shaped flyover starts near the Girdhar Park Bridge and extends over the Mith Chowky intersection, crossing the Malad Creek. Its southern arm will start at Link Road, giving way to Andheri, Juhu, and the airport. The eastern arm lands near St. Joseph's school, connecting Malad station and the Western Express Highway (WEH).
The flyover is being built at a cost of INR 45 crore. It will allow vehicles from Marve and Malwani to bypass the crowded Mith Chowky intersection. The 800-meter flyover is designed for two-wheelers and light motor vehicles. Heavy vehicles like buses and trucks are restricted. This is because the flyover crosses under the elevated Mumbai Metro 2A line.
Plans for this flyover were first discussed in 2014. However, construction was delayed due to the metro project and uncertainties about bridge height. The BMC waited for the metro's completion before starting this project.
The project began on April 11, 2022. Since then, Piyush Goyal, MP for North Mumbai, has closely monitored its progress. He issued directives to ensure timely completion.
On October 6, Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the one-lane portion of the flyover. The flyover has two arms, extending towards the eastern and southern directions. It aims to reduce traffic congestion at Mith Chowky, where delays can exceed 20 minutes during peak hours.
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