With 80% work complete, how Vidyavihar flyover will ease East-West commute in Mumbai

Mumbai’s two key flyover projects, the Vidyavihar flyover and the Mankhurd Maharashtra Nagar flyover, have received fresh completion timelines from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). While the Vidyavihar flyover is scheduled to open by August 31, work on both arms of the Mankhurd flyover is expected to be completed by May 31, 2027. During a site review, additional municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar directed officials to deploy additional manpower and machinery to ensure both projects meet their deadlines. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

The Vidyavihar flyover is being built to improve east-west connectivity by linking Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg with Ramchandra Chemburkar Marg. The project has now entered its final phase, with nearly 80% of the work already completed. Bangar instructed officials to maintain construction speed while ensuring that the remaining work progresses smoothly despite the ongoing monsoon.(Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

The four-lane flyover stretches 650 metres, including a 100-metre section built over railway tracks. It also features a 220-metre approach road on the eastern side and a 330-metre approach road on the western side, creating a seamless connection between the two arterial roads. Officials expect the project to significantly improve movement for commuters travelling between Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

The project extends beyond the flyover itself and includes several upgrades around Vidyavihar railway station. Railway ticket counters on both sides of the station, the station master’s office and staircases connected to the existing foot overbridge have all been reconstructed. The staircase on the railway side is also being linked directly to the adjoining road to improve pedestrian accessibility. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

Before the flyover opens to the public, the BMC plans to coordinate closely with the Traffic Police, N Ward officials and the gardens department to streamline traffic flow. Bangar instructed officials to identify possible bottlenecks, including roadside establishments, trees and footpaths that could obstruct movement on the approach roads. He emphasised that congestion during peak hours should be prevented through proper planning. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

According to civic officials, around 80% of the project has already been completed, but several critical engineering works are still pending. Installation of anti-crash barriers and streetlights is currently underway, while girder launching over two spans, deck sheeting, and deck slab construction will be taken up depending on rainfall conditions. Officials said these remaining works are crucial before the flyover can be opened for traffic. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

Alongside the Vidyavihar project, the BMC is also pushing work on both arms of the Mankhurd Maharashtra Nagar flyover. The flyover is intended to address chronic traffic congestion at the Maharashtra Nagar T-junction, where long queues of vehicles are routinely witnessed during morning and evening peak hours. Bangar directed officials to accelerate construction by deploying additional manpower and machinery. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)

The Maharashtra Nagar junction serves thousands of motorists travelling between Mumbai and Vashi every day, besides local residents. Traffic congestion at the junction often spills over onto the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd corridor in both directions, causing significant delays. Once completed, the Mankhurd flyover is expected to improve traffic flow, while the Vidyavihar flyover will reduce pressure on the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road and strengthen east-west connectivity across the city. (Photo credit: Sanjay Hadkar/TNN)