Giving some respite to residents and commuters using the Elphinstone bridge, the MMRDA has announced that the bridge will remain functional until further notice, although boards have been put up urging people to start using alternative routes.

“We are waiting to get an NOC from the police and traffic department. But, as of now, the bridge is open to the public,” said Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA. The closure was originally scheduled for April 10 and was later postponed to April 15. “We and MMRDA had invited suggestions, objections, and feedback regarding the closure to be submitted by April 13. We have received a few recommendations, so we are reconsidering the closure dates,” said Anil Kumbhare, joint commissioner (traffic).