{"id":1938,"date":"2025-12-19T14:33:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/?p=1938"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:40:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:10:22","slug":"mumbais-%e2%82%b92395-crore-madh-versova-bridge-set-to-take-shape-construction-likely-from-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/mumbais-%e2%82%b92395-crore-madh-versova-bridge-set-to-take-shape-construction-likely-from-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai\u2019s \u20b92,395-Crore Madh\u2013Versova Bridge Set to Take Shape; Construction Likely from February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mumbai\u2019s \u20b92,395-Crore Madh\u2013Versova Bridge Set to Take Shape; Construction Likely from February 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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After receiving in-principle approval from the MoEFCC, the civic body has begun preliminary surveys and soil testing at the Madh\u2013Versova bridge project site.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel | December 19, 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Mumbai\u2019s long-awaited Madh\u2013Versova cable-stayed bridge project is finally moving closer to reality. After receiving in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun preliminary surveys and soil investigations at the project site, paving the way for construction to start early next year.<\/p>\n\n

The ambitious \u20b92,395-crore project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between the city\u2019s western suburbs by providing a direct link between Madh and Versova \u2014 areas that are currently separated by long, congested road routes.<\/p>\n\n

A Game-Changer for Western Suburbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Once completed, the cable-stayed bridge will eliminate a circuitous detour of nearly 18 to 20 kilometres that commuters are forced to take via Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Link Road, or Marve Road. During peak hours, these routes often take over an hour to cross.<\/p>\n\n

The new bridge is expected to cut travel time between Madh and Versova to just 10 minutes, offering major relief to daily commuters travelling to Air Force areas, INS Hamla, Madh, Marve, and parts of Malad and Kandivali.<\/p>\n\n

Project Design and Alignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

According to civic officials, the bridge will begin at Madh Jetty Road<\/strong>, cross over Marve Creek, and connect near Fisheries University Road in Versova<\/strong>. As per the proposed design:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Total bridge length: 2.06 km (2,064 metres)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  • Cable-stayed section: 600 metres<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  • Main span: 300 metres<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  • Back spans: 150 metres on either side<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
  • Proposed future arm connecting the Dahisar\u2013Bhayandar Coastal Road<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    The bridge\u2019s cable-stayed design is aimed at minimising environmental impact while allowing smooth marine navigation through the creek.<\/p>\n\n

    Timeline and Approvals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    The Madh\u2013Versova bridge has been on Mumbai\u2019s planning map for decades. First proposed in the 1967 Development Plan, the project saw its blueprint finalised only in 2020. Tenders were floated in March 2023, and the work order was issued in September the same year.<\/p>\n\n

    While preliminary groundwork has begun, full-scale construction will start only after:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Final Stage-II forest clearances<\/li>\n\n
    • Approval from the Bombay High Court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      A senior BMC official said,<\/p>\n\n

      \u201cAs per the current progress, if all statutory approvals are received on time, on-ground construction can begin by February 15, 2026.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      Completion Target<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      The project is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2029, subject to regulatory clearances and construction timelines.<\/p>\n\n

      A Long-Awaited Infrastructure Boost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      For residents of Mumbai\u2019s western coastline, the Madh\u2013Versova bridge represents more than just a new road link. It promises reduced congestion, faster emergency access, improved connectivity, and a major boost to the city\u2019s coastal infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n

      As Mumbai continues to expand, the bridge is expected to play a critical role in easing urban pressure and reshaping daily commute patterns across the suburbs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Mumbai\u2019s \u20b92,395-Crore Madh\u2013Versova Bridge Set to Take Shape; Construction Likely from February 2026 After receiving in-principle approval from the MoEFCC, the civic body has begun preliminary surveys and soil testing at the Madh\u2013Versova bridge project site. Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel | December 19, 2025 Mumbai\u2019s long-awaited Madh\u2013Versova cable-stayed bridge project is finally moving closer to reality. After receiving in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun preliminary surveys and soil investigations at the project site, paving the way for construction to start early next year. The ambitious \u20b92,395-crore project is expected to significantly improve connectivity between the city\u2019s western suburbs by providing a direct link between Madh and Versova \u2014 areas that are currently separated by long, congested road routes. A Game-Changer for Western Suburbs Once completed, the cable-stayed bridge will eliminate a circuitous detour of nearly 18 to 20 kilometres that commuters are forced to take via Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Link Road, or Marve Road. During peak hours, these routes often take over an hour to cross. The new bridge is expected to cut travel time between Madh and Versova to just 10 minutes, offering major relief to daily commuters travelling to Air Force areas, INS Hamla, Madh, Marve, and parts of Malad and Kandivali. Project Design and Alignment According to civic officials, the bridge will begin at Madh Jetty Road, cross over Marve Creek, and connect near Fisheries University Road in Versova. As per the proposed design: The bridge\u2019s cable-stayed design is aimed at minimising environmental impact while allowing smooth marine navigation through the creek. Timeline and Approvals The Madh\u2013Versova bridge has been on Mumbai\u2019s planning map for decades. First proposed in the 1967 Development Plan, the project saw its blueprint finalised only in 2020. Tenders were floated in March 2023, and the work order was issued in September the same year. While preliminary groundwork has begun, full-scale construction will start only after: A senior BMC official said, \u201cAs per the current progress, if all statutory approvals are received on time, on-ground construction can begin by February 15, 2026.\u201d Completion Target The project is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2029, subject to regulatory clearances and construction timelines. A Long-Awaited Infrastructure Boost For residents of Mumbai\u2019s western coastline, the Madh\u2013Versova bridge represents more than just a new road link. It promises reduced congestion, faster emergency access, improved connectivity, and a major boost to the city\u2019s coastal infrastructure. As Mumbai continues to expand, the bridge is expected to play a critical role in easing urban pressure and reshaping daily commute patterns across the suburbs.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,75],"tags":[365,79,384,296,85,266],"class_list":["post-1938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-civic","category-infrastructure-development-mumbai-news","tag-infrastruture-development","tag-madhversovabridge","tag-marvecreak","tag-mumbai-breaking-news","tag-undercovereditor-news","tag-urbandevelopment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1938"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1943,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1938\/revisions\/1943"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undercovereditor.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}