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Mumbai: Central Railways To Demolish Sion Railway Overbridge; Traffic Police Issues Advisory For 2 Years

The infrastructural project is likely to take around two years.

by Shreya Ghosh
Mumbai: Central Railways To Demolish Sion Railway Overbridge; Traffic Police Issues Advisory For 2 Years

Central Railways postponed the demolition of Mumbai’s Sion railway overbridge in March 2024. After delays, the bridge is now all set to be demolished and reconstructed by the authorities and it is going to be a time-consuming operation. Ahead of the British-era Sion bridge being knocked down by Central Railways, the Mumbai traffic police issued an advisory stating restrictions and diversions for smooth traffic flow.

Traffic Restrictions Concerning Sion Railway Overbridge Demolition Will Begin From August 1, 2024

Netizens took to the X platform to share images of the Sion ROB and shared their reactions to the decision to knock it down.

The demolition of this British-era bridge will surely change traffic movement in central Mumbai for the next couple of years. To avoid major issues and resolve problems on the roads, the Mumbai traffic police have already released a set of instructions for commuters to follow. The restrictions will come into action on August 1, 2024, and will be in effect for two years till July 31, 2026.

Sion railway overbridge is a crucial link between Sion East and Sion West. With Central Railway’s confirmed plans to break the bridge, no vehicular movement will be allowed here. As the duration of demolition and reconstruction is quite long, commuters will need to diligently follow the advisory to avoid traffic issues.

According to a report by Hindustan Times, traffic will face diversions from Dr. B.A. Road travelling to L.B.S. Marg or Saint Rohidas Road through west and eastbound of the Sion railway overbridge during the infrastructure project.

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About The Recently Issued Traffic Advisory

  • Commuters travelling southbound of Dr. B.A. Road will continue journeys through Sion Hospital junction. They will travel through the Sulochana Shetty Road.
  • According to a report by The Times of India, travellers coming from Dr. B.A. Road (northbound) will need to turn left from Sion Hospital junction and continue through Sulochana Shetty Road-Kumbharwada junction.
  • Light vehicles from Kurla will head through Saint Rohidas Road and KK Krishnan Menan Marg.
  • Heavy vehicles will need to continue through Dharavi Depot Road and Sion Bandra Link Road.
  • Light motor vehicles coming from Kurla and passing through LBS Road and Sant Rohidas Road from Sion ROB eastbound arm will turn right at Pehalwan Naresh Mane Chowk and move forward through Sant Rohidas Road – Ashok Mill Naka – take a left on 90 Feet Road – Kumbharwada junction, take another left turn – Sulochana Shetty Road – Kumbharwada bridge to reach their destination.

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According to a report by Times Now, a no-parking rule has been issued on:

  • Sion-Mahim Link Road
  • Sulochana Shetty Road
  • 60 Feet Road
  • 90 Feet Road
  • Matunga Labour Camp
  • Bhau Daji Road
  • Sant Rohidas Road
  • Sion Bandra Link Road
  • Dharavi Depot Road

Follow these guidelines and have a safe journey!

Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers)

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