If you've ever been stuck on New Link Road at 9 AM wondering if you'll make it to Goregaon before lunch, here's some news worth reading.
The BMC is building a new cable-stayed bridge across Goregaon Creek, creating a direct link between Link Road and Bhagat Singh Nagar. Work has officially begun — and for residents of Oshiwara, Lokhandwala, and Andheri West, this is the infrastructure news they've been waiting years for.
What's Being Built
The structure will stretch 542 metres in total, with 238 metres in cable-stayed form. It will be 28.55 metres wide, carrying six lanes — three in each direction. The cable-stayed design isn't just aesthetic; BMC officials confirmed it requires fewer piers, reducing harm to the surrounding mangroves.
Why It Matters for Commuters
Commuters currently face delays of up to 45 minutes for relatively short distances during peak hours — an uncomfortable reality for anyone moving between Oshiwara and Goregaon West daily. The bridge will directly decongest New Link Road near Andheri and SV Road near Oshiwara, two of the most choked arterials in the western suburbs.
The Clearances Are Done
This project had a long road to get here. The Bombay High Court gave its final approval in May 2025, stating the bridge serves public interest. Construction confirmed to begin on the Andheri side first, with the Goregaon side following.
For a stretch that has frustrated lakhs of daily commuters for decades, this bridge isn't just concrete and cables — it's time given back.