Tired of the Mumbai traffic? A new infrastructure project has been recently announced that will make traveling between the main city and Bhayandar even easier. The Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, announced that Mumbai is slated to get a corridor that will connect Nariman Point in South Mumbai to Bhayander. The best part is that the corridor will be absolutely free from signals, so you won’t have to be stuck in traffic jams for hours!
Signal-Free Nariman Point-Bhayandar Corridor
If reports are to go by, the CM made an announcement about the project on Sunday, June 14, 2026, while speaking to reporters. He also mentioned that the authorities are aiming for the project to be fully completed by the end of the year 2028.
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He also stated that as of now, the major burden of the traffic on the route between South Bombay and Bhayandar is being borne by the Western Express Highway (WEH). In fact, as per his estimates, nearly 60% of the city’s traffic depends on the WEH. Once the signal-free corridor is ready, the congestion on WEH will be relieved significantly.
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Other Updates About Infrastructure In Mumbai
In other news about infrastructure in Mumbai, the legendary Sion Road Over Bridge is now another step closer to being completed. A few years ago, the bridge, which is 110 years old, was declared structurally unsound. It was closed subsequently and has undergone repair work. However, this work has faced a number of delays and roadblocks.
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The girders for the bridge, which had been sourced from Ambala, have now been placed over the rail lines. The Central Railway (CR) managed to accomplish this during the overnight block of June 13 and 14. It is hoped that the work on this bridge will be completed without further delay and soon.
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Summing Up
This ambitious project is estimated to significantly reduce traffic as well as travel time for those looking to travel between South Mumbai and Bhayander or beyond. The signal-free nature of the corridor will also ease significant traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway, which bears the major brunt of the traffic flow as of now.
