While the second arm of the Hancock Bridge is taking shape over railway lines near Sandhurst Road, the first one is yet to be opened to traffic as the process is stuck due to a number of issues. Expressing concern over the delay in demolition and reconstruction work of bridges in South Mumbai, an activist said that this would paralyse this part of the city.

Activist Kamlakar Shenoy, who has been fighting for early completion of the Hancock Bridge, said that many bridges in the area were set for rebuilding, and this would lead to a difficult situation. “The first arm of the Hancock Bridge has been placed and a pedestrian foot-over-bridge passing over it has been opened, but the main bridge remains closed as preparatory work on either side is pending,” Shenoy said.