Mumbai's Byculla Flyover: A 1979 Glimpse into Future Traffic Solutions
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News18•29-01-2026, 16:30
Mumbai's Byculla Flyover: A 1979 Glimpse into Future Traffic Solutions
- •A 1979 photograph shows the Byculla Y-Bridge under construction, highlighting Mumbai's early efforts to combat traffic congestion.
- •The Byculla area was notorious for congestion in the late 1970s, making the flyover a critical infrastructure project.
- •The original Y-shaped bridge, built in the 1920s, was designed to manage traffic near busy railway lines and connect key routes.
- •After nearly a century of use, safety audits, including one by IIT Bombay, declared the old structure unsafe due to cracks and outdated design.
- •The BMC and MRIDC are redeveloping the flyover with a new 916-meter, eight-lane cable-stayed bridge, aiming for a March 2026 completion.
Why It Matters: The Byculla Y-Bridge, a vital Mumbai artery, is being redeveloped after decades of service.
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