Before the construction of the Vikhroli Road Overbridge (ROB), a skywalk connecting Vikhroli railway station to Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg was built. Once highly anticipated and heavily used, the bridge is now nearly deserted and partially dismantled since ROB work began. The skywalk cuts through PS Soman Road, a narrow, congested lane teeming with autorickshaws picking up passengers from the station. The chaos worsens when buses enter the cramped stretch.

Locals and shopkeepers say crossing the road has become a nightmare due to fast-moving traffic. “It gets too crowded, and the auto drivers drive recklessly when entering from LBS Marg. It’s dangerous for pedestrians,” said a shop owner, requesting anonymity.

As usage of the skywalk has declined, the structure has become a hotspot for illegal activities, especially after dusk. “Drug users loiter around the bridge every evening. It becomes unsafe after sunset. What’s the point of this skywalk if it’s being misused for unlawful purposes?” said Sanjay Yelve, president of Vikhrolikar Vikas Manch (VVM), a citizen group focused on local improvement.