Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an important advisory to devotees regarding vulnerable bridges ahead of this year’s Ganesha processions. The BMC has identified 13 railway bridges in the city that are in a deteriorating condition, urging caution when crossing them. As the city prepares for the grand arrival and immersion processions of Lord Ganesha, it is crucial that safety is prioritised.
BMC Urges Ganesha Devotees To Avoid Congestion On Vulnerable Bridges
The bridges identified by the BMC are located along both the Central and Western railway lines. These structures have shown signs of wear and tear, making them potentially hazardous during the festive season.
The BMC has listed the following bridges on the Central Railway line:
– Ghatkopar Railway Over Bridge
– Curry Road Railway Over Bridge
– Arthur Road Railway Over Bridge (Chinchpokli Railway Over Bridge)
– Byculla Railway Over Bridge
– Shiv (Sion) Station Railway Over Bridge
On the Western Railway line, devotees should be particularly cautious on the following bridges:
– Marine Lines Railway Over Bridge
– Sandhurst Road Railway Over Bridge (between Grant Road and Charney Road)
– French Railway Over Bridge (between Grant Road and Charney Road)
– Kennedy Railway Over Bridge (between Grant Road and Charney Road)
– Falkland Railway Over Bridge (between Grant Road and Mumbai Central)
– Mahalakshmi Station Railway Over Bridge
– Prabhadevi-Carroll Railway Over Bridge
– Lokmanya Tilak Railway Over Bridge at Dadar
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Post-Monsoon Maintenance
The BMC has advised that these bridges should not bear excessive weight simultaneously. Devotees should avoid dancing or lingering on these bridges, especially with the use of loudspeakers. The BMC has encouraged festivities to take place only after crossing these bridges safely. In some cases, repair work is already underway, while for others, maintenance is scheduled post-monsoon.
The BMC’s appeal is clear: devotees should move swiftly and avoid unnecessary delays when crossing these structures. Congregating on these bridges could lead to dangerous situations, particularly if the structures are put under undue stress.
Devotees are also urged to follow the directions of both the police and BMC officials. These authorities will be present to ensure that the processions proceed safely across the identified bridges.
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The BMC’s warning is not to be taken lightly. Mumbai’s railway bridges are vital to the city’s infrastructure, but their age and condition require careful management, especially during events that attract large crowds.
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