Mumbai: BMC Set To Complete Mith Chowky Flyover By January 2025, Easing Malad Traffic
Mumbai, 23rd December 2024: 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, with officials confirming that the entire flyover will be open to traffic by the first week of January. On Sunday, Union Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal visited the site to review the progress of the project’s second phase.
Partially opened for traffic on 6th October after an inauguration by Goyal, the flyover is designed to ease congestion at the busy Mith Chowky junction. While the east-west arm, connecting Marve to the Western Express Highway, is operational, work on the remaining section is still ongoing.
Senior civic officials revealed that the pending construction would be completed by January, allowing the flyover to become fully operational. Built at a cost of ₹55 crore, the 800-meter-long flyover features two arms extending towards the eastern and southern sides. Once fully open, it will streamline traffic flow for vehicles travelling from Marve to Malad and Goregaon, reducing travel time from the current 20–30 minutes to just 2–3 minutes.
Due to the elevated north-south Metro 2A line running above the flyover, it is designed to accommodate only two-wheelers and light motor vehicles (LMVs), with buses and heavy vehicles prohibited.
During his site visit, Goyal interacted with officials to ensure the timely completion of the project. Sharing his observations on social media, he stated, “As part of my commitment to improving North Mumbai, I inspected the ongoing work on the Mith Chowky Bridge and had detailed discussions with officials. We are striving to complete this project soon to enhance transport facilities for all.”
Construction on the flyover began in April 2022 but faced delays due to challenges such as the metro line above the structure, requiring design adjustments and the use of the tripod piling method. Additional hurdles included extensive underground utilities and managing heavy traffic during peak hours, all of which extended the timeline.
