Central Railway (CR) has decided that the Sion bridge, which was to remain closed from Saturday, will be kept open for traffic for a few more days. The move comes after local Member of Parliament Rahul Shewale requested authorities to take residents into confidence about the plan to demolish the 110-year-old structure. 

Shewale, who represents the Mumbai South Central seat, said he would request Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to hold a meeting will all the officials concerned regarding the matter.