Versova-Madh Island Bridge: Bombay HC Clears Way; 21-Km Journey To Shrink To 1.5 Km
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the long-pending cable-stayed bridge over Malad Creek connecting Madh Island and Versova, holding that environmental and developmental requirements must be balanced. The court noted that with the new bridge, the significant reduction in commuting distance and time must be weighed against environmental concerns. A…
On September 9, 2026, the Bombay High Court ruled in favor of the construction of a 1.5 km cable-stayed bridge connecting Madh Island and Versova, cutting the 21 km journey in half. The court emphasized the importance of balancing environmental and developmental concerns while allowing the petition filed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The new bridge would significantly reduce commuting time and congestion, as well as cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 93%. The court also approved the BMC's plans to clear 1,237 mangrove trees, with provisions for compensatory and restoration measures.
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