As the date of Elphinstone bridge’s closure draws nearer, anxiety is mounting among the residents of the area. It has now been 10 days since the residents wrote to the traffic department, Mumbai police, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and other authorities concerned, seeking clarity on the impending closure of the bridge scheduled for September 10. Yet, their repeated queries and requests have gone unanswered, leaving hundreds of families uncertain about their future and safety.

The Haaji Noorani building in Parel. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

The residents had submitted a detailed mail to the authorities on August 26, highlighting the challenges they would face once the bridge is shut. Their concerns were not limited to just the disruption of traffic, but also the broader implications for daily life, emergency access, and even the stability of their homes. Despite raising these pressing issues, residents allege they have not received a single written or verbal assurance from the administration.