The first phase of the Kopri rail over bridge (ROB) in Thane district was inaugurated on Saturday by Maharashtra PWD Minister Eknath Shinde in the presence of Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA S. V. R. Srinivas (IAS).

With the opening of the flyover, traffic will be eased on Eastern Express Highway, especially on the Mulund-Thane stretch. It was earlier available with two lanes on each side for traffic. In the last few years, the number of vehicles and the population of both the cities has increased resulting in major traffic issues.