Lack of oxygen for fabrication work and labour shortage amid the Covid-19 restrictions have delayed a key bridge in Lower Parel even though its giant girders are ready. The pushing of the new Delisle Road bridge over rail lines will now happen around August.

The deep foundations of the bridge were completed on either side of the line in January 2021 and the web girder that is being assembled is expected to get ready by August. About 2,100 metric tonnes of fabrication has been already completed out of the total 2,200 metric tonnes required. Assembling work along with temporary works for the launching of girders is in the advanced stage. “The big web girder has been designed specially as per the angles of the old bridge’s alignment because the bridge needs to be placed at a 65° curve. A total of 360 metric tonnes of stainless steel along with 3,700 cubic metres of concrete (M-40 grade) has been used,” a senior official said.