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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Potholes, flyover work give motorists jitters on road in front of Bhat hall
Nagpur: The stretch of road in front of the main entrance of Suresh Bhat Hall , a prominent cultural venue in the city, has become a traffic bottleneck due to potholes and surface damage that continue to worsen with time. Also, the road's width has reduced due to the ongoing work on the Reshimbagh to KDK College Square flyover, a project being implemented by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) or MahaRail. Despite leading to busy junctions, the road remains neglected, forcing motorists to navigate through uneven patches, risking accidents and vehicle damage. The potholes, scattered across the cemented stretch, act like sudden speed breakers, causing abrupt braking and traffic snarls, especially during peak hours. The issue is compounded by the ongoing flyover construction at Samrat Ashok Chowk, which has already slowed down traffic on the Great Nag road. "The flyover construction near Suresh Bhat auditorium and the poor road condition are a double whammy," said Gayatri Tiwari, a resident of the area adding, "There is no sign of repair or maintenance." Hashim Khan, a regular commuter, said he's forgotten what a smooth, pothole-free ride feels like here. "Every time a new road is built, it is dug up again for some infrastructure work. This endless make-and-break policy is troubling for citizens," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free Trial Dexcom Try Now Undo With vehicles frequently slowing down or halting to avoid the potholes, the risk of rear-end collisions are high. Many two-wheeler riders, particularly those carrying children or elderly passengers, are finding it increasingly unsafe to use the road. A local traffic constable told TOI that no formal complaint has been received yet, "but the road is indeed in a very poor condition". "We have raised the matter informally with higher officials and hope repairs will be initiated soon," said the cop. A senior official of the MRIDC told TOI that they regularly carry out temporary patchwork, but it doesn't last. "We will inspect the site again, and the complete road reconstruction would be done after the flyover work is completed; otherwise, it could be damaged again," said the official.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Despite reconstruction, Tilak Bridge carries increased traffic
MUMBAI: As a state-of-the-art, cable-stayed bridge rises in the atmospheric heart of Dadar, the past is conceding ground to the future and worlds are colliding in curious ways. This is the remarkable story of the century-old Tilak Bridge, a war-horse built by the colonial British over the railway tracks in Mumbai. A crucial east-west connector whose importance will increase manifold once the Elphinstone Bridge shuts for reconstruction, Tilak Bridge is an icon of this city. Declared dilapidated during a structural audit in 2019, the bridge was added to the list of old rail-over-bridges (ROBs) built by the British to be reconstructed. But with another important east-west connector, Delisle Bridge under construction then, work on Tilak Bridge didn't take off until much later. Given the massive traffic volumes Tilak Bridge handles, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) opted for phased reconstruction. In Phase 1, which is currently underway, a bridge parallel to the existing one is being built. As soon as it's opened to traffic, Phase 2 will begin, where the old bridge will be demolished and replaced with a new one. The project is being be executed by MahaRail, or the Maharashtra Rail infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC). Work got off the ground in 2022, when MRIDC completed the geotechnical work and pile testing. But the pace was sluggish. 'While we started work in 2023, there was a lot of underground preparatory work to be done with the shifting of utilities,' said an official with MRIDC. 'Actual civil work started in January 2024. Currently, the piers are being constructed.' The bridge will be a twin, cable-stayed bridge, its cables soaring 190 metres, to minimise piling on the railway tracks and road below. Concerns have been raised about the increased height of the bridge to meet new Indian Roads Congress (IRC) guidelines, but MRIDC said the approach roads will have sufficient elevation, to make them match. Another concern arose when one of the piers, or massive columns, was built just inches from an old building, Vishnu Niwas. However, an official said the bridge was designed keeping in mind the building's redevelopment plans, under which the new structure would be set back from the old building's location. To take on increasing volumes of traffic, the new Tilak Bridge will have three lanes in each direction, as opposed to the current 2+2 format. 'The Dadar Tilak Bridge is a nightmare for thousands of daily commuters. What was meant to streamline movement is now a chaotic stretch plagued by encroachments, congestion and civic neglect,' said Chetan Kamble, a Dadar resident and founder of the NGO, Chakachak Dadar. 'On the west side, near Plaza cinema, the bridge is completely taken over by illegal wholesale vegetable vendors, leaving no space for pedestrians. Early mornings are particularly chaotic. Taxis and tempos line up in long queues to load vegetables, creating massive bottlenecks. With footpaths blocked, people are forced to dangerously navigate the edge of moving traffic, risking accidents every day.' Kamble also raised the issue of squatters on and around the bridge, suspecting they will claim rehabilitation. With Phase 1 temporarily squeezing two-way traffic into the span of three lanes, until the second arm is completed, motorists are in for a hard time. Worse, traffic on the bridge is bound to increase, as construction work on the Sion Bridge has diverted motorists to Tilak Bridge. 'With Elphinstone (Prabhadevi) Bridge scheduled to shut for a two-year reconstruction period, all traffic will funnel through the already overburdened Tilak Bridge. I suspect commutes will increase by at least 30 minutes, with an additional burden on public transport buses.' said Kamble. Phase 1 is riding on a deadline of April 2026. Only then will the old bridge be demolished and Phase 2 begin. This will take a minimum 18 months.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai Cable-stayed Railway Over Bridge: Mumbai gets its first cable-stayed rail overbridge at Reay Road, ET Infra
Advt Advt Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai's first cable-stayed railway over bridge (RoB) at Reay Road built at a cost of ₹266 crore. During the event held in Byculla east area, he also inaugurated another RoB at Titwala in neighbouring Thane district via video old Reay Road bridge was built in 1910 and it had completed its codal life, due to which people were facing difficulties. Hence, it was needed to be reconstructed and Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) completed the task in record time without causing any traffic snarls, Fadnavis Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had given the contract to construct the bridge to the MRIDC, also known as MahaRail - a joint venture of the Maharashtra government and the Ministry of six-lane cable-stayed RoB at Reay Road is reconstructed after demolishing the iconic British-era RoB and has two ramps each on either side of the railway line. The 385-metre-long bridge is an important east-west link on the Sant Savata Mali Marg over the Harbour line railway corridor between Reay Road and Dockyard Road stations, and also passes under the Eastern is the first cable-stayed RoB in Mumbai and it has been decorated with architectural LED lighting. Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal, Managing Director of MahaRail, said the newly-constructed RoBs are designed to improve road safety and alleviate traffic congestion in the area, thereby contributing to a seamless, faster and more efficient transportation experience for the commuters in Mumbai and Thane."The Reay Road RoB is Mumbai's first cable-stayed bridge, constructed by MahaRail. These RoBs are essential for enhancing connectivity, safety and efficiency of Mumbai's transportation network," he four-lane RoB at the new Titwala railway station has been constructed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This overbridge is located on Kalyan Ring Road and between Titwala and Khadavli railway stations on Kalyan-Igatpuri section of the Central Railway (CR).The 820-metre-long bridge having four lanes has been constructed at a cost of ₹100.06 crore. This RoB is built to connect Ambivili to Kalyan via Shree Siddhivinayak Ganesh Mandir at is constructing more than 200 RoBs and railway underbridges (RuBs) across Maharashtra and has commissioned 32 RoBs so far.>
News18
14-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Mumbai's First Cable-stayed Railway Over Bridge Inaugurated at Reay Road
Last Updated: BMC had given the contract to construct the bridge to the MRIDC, also known as MahaRail - a joint venture of the Maharashtra government and the Ministry of Railways. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Mumbai's first cable-stayed railway over bridge (RoB) at Reay Road built at a cost of Rs 266 crore. During the event held in Byculla east area, he also inaugurated another RoB at Titwala in neighbouring Thane district via video link. The old Reay Road bridge was built in 1910 and it had completed its codal life, due to which people were facing difficulties. Hence, it was needed to be reconstructed and Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) completed the task in record time without causing any traffic snarls, Fadnavis said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had given the contract to construct the bridge to the MRIDC, also known as MahaRail – a joint venture of the Maharashtra government and the Ministry of Railways. The six-lane cable-stayed RoB at Reay Road is reconstructed after demolishing the iconic British-era RoB and has two ramps each on either side of the railway line. The 385-metre-long bridge is an important east-west link on the Sant Savata Mali Marg over the Harbour line railway corridor between Reay Road and Dockyard Road stations, and also passes under the Eastern Freeway. This is the first cable-stayed RoB in Mumbai and it has been decorated with architectural LED lighting. Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal, Managing Director of MahaRail, said the newly-constructed RoBs are designed to improve road safety and alleviate traffic congestion in the area, thereby contributing to a seamless, faster and more efficient transportation experience for the commuters in Mumbai and Thane. 'The Reay Road RoB is Mumbai's first cable-stayed bridge, constructed by MahaRail. These RoBs are essential for enhancing connectivity, safety and efficiency of Mumbai's transportation network," he said. The four-lane RoB at the new Titwala railway station has been constructed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). This overbridge is located on Kalyan Ring Road and between Titwala and Khadavli railway stations on Kalyan-Igatpuri section of the Central Railway (CR). The 820-metre-long bridge having four lanes has been constructed at a cost of Rs 100.06 crore. This RoB is built to connect Ambivili to Kalyan via Shree Siddhivinayak Ganesh Mandir at Titwala. MahaRail is constructing more than 200 RoBs and railway underbridges (RuBs) across Maharashtra and has commissioned 32 RoBs so far. First Published:
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Two new flyovers in east Nagpur to open for public soon
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: The city is witnessing a significant infrastructure boom, with several major projects progressing simultaneously. In a major development, two new flyovers are set to open to the public in the coming days, promising much-needed relief from traffic congestion in East two flyovers — one from Itwari to Bhandewadi (Road over Bridge or RoB), and another from Lakadganj police station to Wardhaman Nagar — are expected to decongest these busy areas and substantially reduce travel time. Both projects were constructed by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, as part of their ongoing multi-crore infrastructure drive in the flyovers were initiated following consistent efforts by East Nagpur MLA Krishna Khopde and are expected to significantly benefit local residents and to MRIDC sources, the first flyover — connecting Lakadganj Police Station and Wardhaman Nagar — is built along Old Bhandara Road. "The flyover was constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹135 crore, fully funded by the urban development department of the Maharashtra government. It is a two-lane structure and most of the work has already been completed," the sources 1.37 km, the flyover will connect two densely populated areas that frequently experience traffic jams due to a high concentration of shops and commercial establishments. "The construction was completed ahead of schedule," added the second project — a Road over Bridge (RoB) — spans the Nagbhid section of the South East Central Railway at Dipti Signal. "This RoB connects Itwari to Bhandewadi. The main portion is fully constructed, while an additional arm towards Kalamna is still under construction and will require another one and a half months to complete," said MRIDC 722-metre-long RoB was built at a cost of approximately ₹50 crore, fully funded under the Setu Bandhan Scheme of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The structure features two lanes and two arms for better structural work on both flyovers now complete, final finishing touches are underway. MRIDC is planning an official inauguration, expected to take place either by the end of this month or early next month.
