Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Chaos Expected As Elphinstone Bridge To Shut Today; Here Is List Of Alternate Routes

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Elphinstone Bridge To Shut: The British-era 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge connecting Parel and Prabhadevi is scheduled for permanent closure from today, 11:59 on Friday, September 12.

Why Elphinstone Bridge Is Being Closed

The authority is closing the British-era bridge to make way for its demolition and ultimately facilitate the construction of the planned Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector that will connect Bandara-Worli Sea Link and the under-construction coastal road to Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) or Atal Setu.

In its notification on Thursday, the Mumbai traffic police issued a list of diverted roads and alternate routes.

There is a high possibility of traffic chaos as the bridge is situated in the middle of several buildings and offices.

The Elphinstone Bridge passes through two railway stations — Prabhadevi (Western Railway) and Parel (Central Railway). It is used by 500,000-700,000 commuters daily.

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Elphinstone Bridge To Shut: One-Way Traffic On Currey Road Bridge

Strict one-way traffic has been imposed on the Mahadev Palav Road (Currey Road Bridge) to facilitate diversions.

-There will be a one-way from Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk to Shingte Master Chowk from 7 am to 3 pm.

-A strict one-way has been imposed from Shingte Master Chowk to Comrade Krishna Desai Chowk from 3 pm to 11 pm.

-Traffic can move two-way only between 11 pm and 7 am on the Currey Road Bridge.

Alternate Routes Amid Traffic Chaos Due To the Elphinstone Bridge Closure

East to West

-Motorists travelling from Dadar East to Dadar West are advised to use the Tilak Bridge

- Passengers going from Parel East to Prabhadevi and Lower Parel are advised to use the Currey Road Bridge between 7 am and 3 pm.

-Those travelling from Parel and Byculla East to Prabhadevi, Worli, Coastal Road, and Sea Link are advised to take the Chinchpokli Bridge.

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Alternate Routes To Take Amid Elphinstone Bridge Closure

From West to East Routes

-Commuters travelling from Dadar West to Dadar East are advised to use the Tilak Bridge.

-Those moving from Prabhadevi and Lower Parel to Parel, TATA Hospital, and KEM Hospital will have to use the Currey Road Bridge between 3 pm and 11 pm.

-Motorists from Coastal Road, Sea Link, Prabhadevi, and Worli to Parel and Byculla East are advised to take the Chinchpokli Bridge.

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No-Parking Zone, Ambulances, And Wheelchairs Will Help Residents

To facilitate a smooth experience for residents, arrangements have been made to station two ambulances along with wheelchairs at strategic locations:

- Prabhadevi Railway Station: One ambulance with wheelchairs will be positioned near the West Footbridge.
- Parel Railway Station: Another ambulance with wheelchairs will be stationed on the East side.

Additionally, to prevent traffic congestion, several roads have been designated as no-parking zones, including:
- Comrade Gulabrao Ganachary Junction
- Senapati Bapat Road
- Mahadev Palav Road
- Sane Guruji Road
- Other affected roads