Mumbai: The Ram Mandir Bridge above Nullah on Jalan SV on the western outskirts, whose surface was washed away after heavy rains on 17-18 July midnight this year (also the day when two landslides were reported in Mumbai in Vikhroli and Mahul), reopened for movement vehicle on Wednesday.
BMC officials said that after July heavy rain washed the bridge asphalt surface and exposed the concrete slab, it must be repaired.
Chief Engineer Bridges Satish Thosar said, “Concrete slab thrown in the location has been placed on the stretch.
Simultaneously, the work is ongoing because it increases the width of all stretches.
At present, only lightweight motorized vehicles are allowed to use it.” Local residents say that suspension of bridges Causing traffic congestion in the region because alternative access is a single lane road and a detour of almost two kilometers.
The bridge is an important connector especially to enter and exit to Goregaon and also for motorists from Lokandwala, Oshiwara who wants to go north towards the Malad, Kandivali.
Local Corporator Sandeep Patel from BJP said, “The remaining bridge closed inhibits the traffic movement over the past few months.
It also puts a lot of burden on The Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon West because the vehicle must use the same, wasting 20-15 minutes .
While the bridge is not safe to use, there is also the need to open it faster.
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