Mumbai: Mith Chowky Flyover in Malad Set to Open Fully by January 2025
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The east-west arm, which connects Marve to the Western Express Highway, is currently in use, while work continues on the other arm of the flyover.
The 800-metre-long flyover, costing Rs 55 crore, has two arms extending to the east and south. (Photo: Mid-day)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is on track to complete the remaining work on the T-shaped flyover at Mith Chowky in Malad by early next year.
According to The Indian Express, senior civic officials have confirmed that the entire flyover will be ready for traffic by the first week of January.
On Sunday, Union Minister and MP for Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal, visited the construction site to inspect the progress of the second phase of the project.
Earlier this year, the flyover was partially opened on October 6 to ease traffic congestion at the busy Mith Chowky junction. The east-west arm, which connects Marve to the Western Express Highway, is currently in use, while work continues on the other arm of the flyover.
With the second phase of construction now in full swing, officials confirmed that the flyover will be fully operational by the first week of January, when all remaining work is expected to be completed.
Built at a cost of Rs 55 crore, the 800-metre-long flyover features two arms extending to the east and south. Once complete, the flyover will significantly reduce travel time for vehicles heading from Marve to Malad and Goregaon, cutting the current 20-30 minutes to just 2-3 minutes.
Due to the elevated Metro 2-A line passing above the flyover, it will only accommodate two-wheelers and light motor vehicles, excluding buses and heavy vehicles.
During his site visit, Piyush Goyal expressed his commitment to improving transport in North Mumbai. He shared on social media, “Today, I inspected the ongoing construction work for the second phase at Mith Chowky Bridge in Malad. Our goal is to complete it soon to ensure better transport facilities for everyone.”
The project, which began in April 2022, faced delays due to several factors, including the metro line above the flyover, requiring design revisions, and challenges such as heavy traffic and utility work.