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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Excavation work underway for demolition of Elphinstone Bridge

IN PHOTOS: Excavation work underway for demolition of Elphinstone Bridge

Updated On: 19 September, 2025 10:25 PM IST | Divya Nair

The 125-year-old structure Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai has been closed to make way for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector, which will link the sea link, coastal road and Atal Setu. Authorities have begun the excavation work for its demolition. PHOTOS/ASHISH RAJE

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The 125-year-old structure Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai has been closed to make way for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector, which will link the sea link, coastal road and Atal Setu. Authorities have begun the excavation work for its demolition. PHOTOS/ASHISH RAJE

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The 125-year-old structure Elphinstone Bridge in Mumbai has been closed to make way for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Connector, which will link the sea link, coastal road and Atal Setu. Authorities have begun the excavation work for its demolition. PHOTOS/ASHISH RAJE
<div> <p>The new bridge that will take its place will be a double-decker structure with the first tier catering to east-west connectivity between Prabhadevi and Parel, and the second tier linking Atal Setu with the coastal road</p> </div>

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The new bridge that will take its place will be a double-decker structure with the first tier catering to east-west connectivity between Prabhadevi and Parel, and the second tier linking Atal Setu with the coastal road

<div> <p>After days of demolition works at the bridge, the structure was rendered unusable, cutting off both vehicular and pedestrian access</p> </div>

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After days of demolition works at the bridge, the structure was rendered unusable, cutting off both vehicular and pedestrian access

<p>Both vehicular and pedestrian access to the bridge was closed from September 12</p>

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Both vehicular and pedestrian access to the bridge was closed from September 12

<p>The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC - MahaRail) has been entrusted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) with the execution of the construction of a double-decker road overbridge at Elphinstone Road/Prabhadevi</p>

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The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC - MahaRail) has been entrusted by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) with the execution of the construction of a double-decker road overbridge at Elphinstone Road/Prabhadevi

<p>A man carries his bicycle on the foot overbridge following the closure of the structure</p>

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A man carries his bicycle on the foot overbridge following the closure of the structure

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