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Mumbai News: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to demolish the Veer Savarkar flyover in Goregaon, just seven years after it was opened to the public. The flyover, also known locally as the MTNL flyover, has been an important route for people travelling towards Malad, Madh and Marve.

BMC officials said the decision has been taken to make way for the upcoming Coastal Road Phase 2 project, which will connect Versova to Dahisar. The existing flyover reportedly blocks the alignment of a new elevated link between Mindspace and Dindoshi Court, which is part of the larger plan to connect western suburbs with the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) and further to the eastern suburbs.

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Criticism Over Waste Of Public Funds

The proposal has triggered criticism from residents, political leaders and activists, who have questioned the logic behind tearing down a functioning flyover that was built only in 2018. They have raised concerns over public funds being wasted and the inconvenience it will cause to thousands of daily commuters.

The flyover, built to ease traffic between Radisson Hotel and Rustomjee Ozone, has been serving its purpose well, according to locals. However, BMC officials explained that after conducting a survey, they found no possible way to continue the Coastal Road alignment without removing the current structure.

A senior official stated that the civic body now plans to construct a double-decker flyover in its place. The upper deck will be used as the Coastal Road connector, while the lower deck will act as a redesigned Savarkar flyover.

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Proposal Awaiting Approval from Civic Body Chief

The detailed proposal is being prepared and will soon be sent to the municipal commissioner for approval. Officials confirmed that this section is critical to linking the upcoming Goregaon-Mulund Link Road tunnels with the western suburbs. The new elevated route will help drivers move more smoothly from the Coastal Road towards the eastern parts of the city.

The flyover’s removal is expected to impact thousands of commuters who currently benefit from reduced travel times along this stretch. Residents also fear increased traffic congestion and pollution during the demolition and construction period.