The long-stalled Sion bridge project finally saw a breakthrough this weekend, with a new foot overbridge (FOB) for local residents completed and opened to the public. The development clears the way for the long-delayed demolition and reconstruction of the main Sion road bridge — a vital east-west connector spanning the Central Railway (CR) tracks.

Railway officials said that with the commissioning of the FOB, the stage is now set for the full demolition of the ageing bridge — a crucial step in the joint reconstruction project undertaken by CR and the BMC.