People of Mumbai will get relief from the crowd, ‘Cable Bridge’ is going to be available next month, heart will be happy after hearing its specialty.

Construction of the bridge started in the year 2022

Mumbai city’s first cable-stayed road overbridge is finally ready. Let us tell you, the new bridge has six lanes and footpath for pedestrians. The construction work of this cable-stayed bridge was started in the month of February in the year 2022. Let us tell you, the construction of the bridge started under the supervision of Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Maharail). This bridge is expected to open next month, but the confirmed date of its opening has not been given yet.

Mumbai’s first land based cable stayed bridge

Mumbai Bandra-Worli Sea Link is already an amazing cable stayed bridge, which has given Mumbai a boost. Let us tell you, now the structure of Ray Road Bridge is similar to Bandra-Worli Sea Link, but it is Mumbai’s first cable-stayed bridge built completely on the ground. This 6-lane bridge spanning 385 meters including two ramps also has footpaths for pedestrians. Let us tell you, initially the estimated cost of the project was Rs 145 crore, but later the cost has increased to Rs 175 crore.

This bridge will replace this bridge built in 1910

Mumbai’s cable-stayed bridge is replacing the older British-era bridge built in 1910, which had only 1.5 lanes on each side. Let us tell you, during the British rule, the railway station and bridge on the Harbor Line were named Ray Road (Governor Lord Ray flyover being ready in new form) after the Governor of Mumbai, Lord Ray.

With the passage of time, the bridge was becoming very dangerous, which is not at all safe for the people. Let us tell you that due to the low height of this bridge, the bridge was badly damaged due to collision with big trucks many times. In such a situation, it was decided to replace this more than 100 years old British era bridge with a modern cable-stayed bridge.

Mumbai citizens will get this facility in the bridge

This bridge in Mumbai provides a comfortable connection between Barrister Nath Pai Road and Eastern Freeway. For the convenience of the people, the facility of LED lighting will be provided in the bridge. Due to which the view of this bridge will look very beautiful at night.

When will this bridge open?

The cable-stayed road overbridge on Ray Road in Mumbai is expected to open next month i.e. in February. Earlier it was being told that this bridge would open in November, but it did not happen. However, no date has been given for the inauguration of the bridge. Let us tell you, this bridge promises to improve the connectivity of the city. If you are planning to travel in Mumbai for a long time, then rest assured that you will get relief from traffic and congestion.