The last remaining portion of more than a century-old Elphinstone bridge is set to be demolished, even as its replacement double-decker bridge nears readiness. The biggest challenge in dismantling the structure was preserving the overhead electric wires, which had been attached to the bridge for over a century. While the Western Railway section has already been removed, the Central Railway is now planning a block to complete the demolition. The entire old bridge is expected to be gone before the weekend.

How were bridge, OHE separated?

In a planned overnight operation, CR began removing the final panels of the Elphinstone Road ROB above the busy Parel-Currey Road section, while keeping the 25 kV overhead equipment stable using temporary support systems.