BMC’s Mahalaxmi Cable-Stayed Bridge 45% Complete
ECONOMY & POLICY

BMC’s Mahalaxmi Cable-Stayed Bridge 45% Complete

Work on Mumbai’s first cable-stayed bridge, being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over the Mahalaxmi railway tracks, has reached 45 per cent completion. Originally scheduled for completion in March 2024, the project has faced delays due to encroachments and tree relocation, with the new target set for December 2026.
At the heart of the design is a 70-metre-high pylon, serving as the bridge’s primary support structure. Once operational, the bridge will ease congestion near Mahalaxmi station and enhance east–west connectivity for motorists heading toward the Coastal Road from Haji Ali.
The bridge will start from the Racecourse side along Keshavrao Khadye (KK) Marg in the west, cross the Western Railway tracks, and conclude near Shirin Talkies on the eastern stretch of KK Marg. The BMC awarded the work order in January 2020, with construction beginning the following month.
Given the 165-metre span across the railway lines, a conventional bridge design was not feasible. The civic body therefore opted for a cable-stayed structure, representing a first-of-its-kind engineering initiative by the BMC.
The 736-metre-long bridge includes a 165-metre cable-stayed span, an 85-metre back span, and a 23-metre-wide deck accommodating four traffic lanes.
Estimated to cost Rs 3.89 billion, the bridge will replace the existing structure, which will be dismantled once the new bridge becomes operational, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during the construction phase.

Work on Mumbai’s first cable-stayed bridge, being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over the Mahalaxmi railway tracks, has reached 45 per cent completion. Originally scheduled for completion in March 2024, the project has faced delays due to encroachments and tree relocation, with the new target set for December 2026.At the heart of the design is a 70-metre-high pylon, serving as the bridge’s primary support structure. Once operational, the bridge will ease congestion near Mahalaxmi station and enhance east–west connectivity for motorists heading toward the Coastal Road from Haji Ali.The bridge will start from the Racecourse side along Keshavrao Khadye (KK) Marg in the west, cross the Western Railway tracks, and conclude near Shirin Talkies on the eastern stretch of KK Marg. The BMC awarded the work order in January 2020, with construction beginning the following month.Given the 165-metre span across the railway lines, a conventional bridge design was not feasible. The civic body therefore opted for a cable-stayed structure, representing a first-of-its-kind engineering initiative by the BMC.The 736-metre-long bridge includes a 165-metre cable-stayed span, an 85-metre back span, and a 23-metre-wide deck accommodating four traffic lanes.Estimated to cost Rs 3.89 billion, the bridge will replace the existing structure, which will be dismantled once the new bridge becomes operational, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during the construction phase.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Mount Invests Rs 250 Cr, Adds PUF & PEB Plants, 400+ Jobs

TUMKUR, Karnataka, January 8, 2025 - Mount Roofing & Structures Private Limited, one of India's  fastest-growing manufacturers in PUF and a leading solutions provider across Pre-Engineered Building  (PEB) and Polycarbonate sheets, simultaneously inaugurated its second fully automated continuous  Sandwich Panel manufacturing line and a new PEB manufacturing plant at its integrated campus in  Tumkur." The milestone expansion, part of a total investment of INR 250 crores, marks a significant  advancement in the company's commitment to engineered performance, manu..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Titan Intech Strengthens UltraLED Push With Global LED Veteran

Titan Intech has announced the induction of global LED industry veteran Su Piow Ko to its Board of Directors, marking a strategic step in strengthening its UltraLED Displays roadmap and building globally competitive LED display solutions from India.The appointment aligns with Titan Intech’s ambition to position India as a hub for advanced, high-quality LED display manufacturing. With an increased focus on UltraLED Displays, the company aims to enhance technical governance, raise manufacturing standards and expand its presence across global markets.Su Piow Ko brings over three decades of inte..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Dun & Bradstreet Flags New Growth Engines in India 2026 Outlook

Dun & Bradstreet has released its India 2026: D&B’s Perspective report, projecting a stable macroeconomic environment underpinned by fresh opportunities for productivity-led and inclusive growth. The report outlines how India’s next growth phase will be driven by digitised logistics, trusted data ecosystems, clean energy and rising city vitality.According to the outlook, India’s GDP growth is expected to reach around 6.6 per cent by FY2027, supported by resilient consumer demand and sustained public investment. Manufacturing is seen entering a new phase, moving beyond scale towar..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Open In App