A temporary lightweight steel foot over bridge has been built at Mumbai Central station to improve east-west connectivity after the Bellasis bridge was closed in June 2024. The old structure which was built in 1893 and had exceeded its expected lifespan of 100 years, was declared dangerous as it was not in a good condition and had surpassed its expected lifespan. Commuters had been facing difficulties due to the bridge's closure, which affected their daily travel. The new foot over bridge which includes plans for escalators, was completed in just six months which indeed is a remarkable achievement. This bridge marks a significant step for Mumbai, as it is the first of its kind built temporarily in response to a need for better pedestrian access. The Flyover bridge connects the station’s eastern side with the western side, allowing passengers to cross over the railway lines easily. It starts from the station approaching outside the ticket area and ends at JBB Road in Tardeo. The construction process was efficient. Workers fabricated the steel girders and columns at the same time as they dug the foundations, which sped up the project. The steel columns were erected in just two days, and it took four days to set up the cross girders. Thanks to prior trials, the assembly at the site took only three days, and the entire bridge was put up in a single day using a large crane. Instead of traditional reinforced concrete, the deck is made from a chequered plate, which saves a lot of time. This choice avoided the lengthy process of reinforcement and curing that concrete requires. The side railings and deck plate were installed at the same time, and the staircase was prefabricated to further speed up the work. Lighting was installed in just one day.
18 October,2024 01:10 PM IST
The festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look.
09 October,2024 05:30 PM IST
The festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look.
09 October,2024 04:59 PM IST
The festival of Durga Puja lights up the city of Mumbai, thanks to the city’s vibrant pandals that have been carrying forward a legacy of their own. One among them is the Lokhandwala Durga Puja Pandal led by singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. The pandal happens to be one of the most popular pandals in the city and attracts devotees from far and wide. Catch the first look of the Durga murti and the pandal here at Lokhandwala Durgotsav.
08 October,2024 10:43 PM IST
It’s a dream for many to buy a home in Mumbai. Especially, buying a property in some of the posh areas of Mumbai might even seem impossible for middle-class buyers. But what is it like to really live in an apartment at a high-end area in Mumbai? How are the views of the sea from Mumbai’s high rise? In this episode of Inside Access, Real estate agent Rafique Merchant takes us through a tour of Mumbai’s luxury property in Versova. Take a look.
21 September,2024 07:00 PM IST
On 3rd August, Mumbai witnessed severe rainfall which led to massive waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. IMD had predicted that Mumbai would likely receive heavy rainfall at isolated places for three days starting Friday 2nd August along with heavy rainfall at isolated areas in Thane. Andheri Subway was shut down for commuters due to waterlogging. On the other hand, city's seven lakes have already crossed 80% capacity as Mumbai's water levels have risen significantly.
03 August,2024 03:30 PM IST
The misalignment between Mumbai’s Barfiwala flyover and the new Gokhale bridge has been corrected. A few months ago - this bridge was a matter of embarrassment to the authorities and disappointment to the commuters. On February 26th, when the new Gokhale bridge was partially reopened to the public, it was a matter of joy to the Andheri residents. Until it was found out that there was a huge gap between the CD Barfiwala flyover and the new Gokhale bridge. The flyover and the Gokhale bridge did not align. This blunder was a big nemesis for people travelling from Juhu. They were forced to navigate through the SV road which is a hotspot of traffic jams. Today, the CD Barfiwala flyover connecting the new Gokhale bridge is officially reopening for the public to use after the realignment of the Gokhale Bridge-Barfiwala flyover and here is why it matters a lot to the Mumbaikars.
05 July,2024 01:33 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and specially in the financial capital of the country, Mumbai. While the Visarjan processions of Ganpati idols have started, the Andhericha Raja stays a little bit lomger with the devotees. Started by the blue collared workers of Golden Tobacco Company, Tata Special Steel and Excel Industries Ltd, this mandal follows some unique traditions that include dress code policies, longer immersion processions and longer duration. Watch this video to know more!
26 September,2023 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Gokhale Bridge, which connects Andheri East to the West is closed from today onwards for at least two years. BMC declared it unsafe after a structural audit was carried out in September. The audit found the structure of the bridge to be weak because of the steel corrosion.
07 November,2022 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Rutuja Latke, the candidate of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), won the byelection to Andheri (East) assembly seat decisively with 66,530 votes
06 November,2022 05:39 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
