Carnac Bridge to Reopen By 10 June After Delay

19 May 2025 CW Team

Mumbai’s historic Carnac Bridge, a vital link connecting South Mumbai to the eastern suburbs, is now on course for completion by 10 June 2025, despite recent construction delays.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) resumed work after a 15-day setback due to the delayed arrival of essential steel girders. The contractor responsible has been fined Rs 18 million for failing to meet the original delivery deadline of 30 April. Penalties were imposed at Rs 1 million per day from 1 to 2 May, increasing to Rs 2 million per day from 3 to 10 May. To speed up progress, BMC deployed engineers to the contractor’s plant in Daman to supervise fabrication and dispatch.

All 30 steel girders are now on-site, and installation has begun. These will support both the main bridge and its approach roads. Once fitted, work will progress to surface levelling and final road-laying. The BMC is prioritising pre-monsoon completion, citing the bridge’s role in easing traffic flow across South Mumbai.

The new four-lane structure replaces the original two-lane bridge, allowing for greater vehicle capacity and improved connectivity between P D’Mello Road and the Eastern Freeway. The original Carnac Bridge, built in 1866, was deemed unsafe and dismantled in 2022.

This reconstruction reflects BMC’s commitment to modernising the city’s infrastructure. Officials have warned that delays beyond 10 June could cause significant disruption due to the monsoon. The timely opening of the upgraded bridge is crucial for decongesting the area and reinforcing Mumbai’s east–west traffic corridors.

The BMC’s imposition of penalties and on-site monitoring highlight a focused approach to urban development and public safety.

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