Mumbai: In a recent development, experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay stated in their report that demolishing the Veer Savarkar flyover in Goregaon is the only viable option to accommodate the proposed Versova-Dahisar Link Road (VDLR) double-decker bridge. However, civic authorities are yet to make a final decision on the matter.

Political Opposition To Flyover Demolition

Amid strong opposition from local residents, BJP MLA Vidya Thakur urged the BMC to explore alternatives to avoid demolishing the existing Veer Savarkar flyover, warning of major traffic disruptions.

She also wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, suggesting the flyover be integrated into the proposed VDLR project. So, the BMC had commissioned a study involving retired bridge officials and I

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