Demolition of the Sion rail over the bridge was postponed for an indefinite time. But now there is the possibility of the bridge closing only after the Lok Sabha election.  Dr Swapnil Nila, the spokesperson of the Central Railway (CR), confirmed that the closing of the century-old rail over the bridge was postponed, which was supposed to close on March 28. “Yes, the closing of the bridge was cancelled. The new date has not been decided yet.  We received orders from superior authority.” 

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale said, “Yes, we demand that all authorities should discuss with locals before closing the bridge. The bridge is like the lifeline of the city.”