Mumbai ’s Byculla ‘Y’ Bridge, which has served the city for more than 100 years, is being replaced with a new cable-stayed road overbridge. The new structure will improve travel between South Mumbai, Dadar and the Eastern Express Highway.

The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail) is building the new bridge. The work is 80% complete despite facing many delays due to logistical problems. The original deadline was 2024. It later moved to June 2025 and then October 2025.

The latest target for opening is March 2026. The new bridge will be 916 metres long. It will have four lanes and is being built at the cost of INR 287 crore. Interestingly, the construction site is above a busy market and active railway lines. This has caused major engineering challenges. Howe

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