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IN PHOTOS: Elphinstone Bridge partly excavated ahead of its demolition
Updated On: 15 September, 2025 03:57 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Excavation work has begun at the historic Elphinstone Bridge in central Mumbai as part of preparations for its upcoming demolition. Pics/Ashish Raje
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Excavation work has begun at the historic Elphinstone Bridge in central Mumbai as part of preparations for its upcoming demolition. Pics/Ashish Raje
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The bridge was permanently closed for traffic on the night of September 12, 2025
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Following the closure of the bridge, civic teams has now began digging the road as part of its demolition
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The demolition will clear space for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, a significant road project that will link the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and the Coastal Road with the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu
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Local authorities have advised commuters to seek alternative routes during the construction period
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The 125-year-old bridge will now be demolished to make way for a new project
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Some pedestrians were seen walking through the barricaded section of the bridge on Monday evening
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