More wait for Sewri-Worli connector as deadline pushed to May 2027

The wait for the Sewri-Worli connector, an east-west link between Coastal Road and Atal Setu, is set to extend further as the Maharashtra government has moved the completion deadline to May 31, 2027. This delay was announced during a meeting discussing various infrastructure projects by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A senior MMRDA official confirmed the news, explaining that the bridge's height and the double-decker corridor have added complexity to the construction process.

The Sewri-Worli connector is a 4.5km stretch aimed at improving traffic flow between Worli and Sewri. The bridge doubles over the railway tracks at Prabhadevi and Parel stations, replacing the local Elphinstone bridge for traffic that needs to go over the tracks. The project, which was initially scheduled to be completed by September 2026, has been delayed due to ongoing work.

Presently, MahaRail, responsible for constructing the bridge over the railway tracks, is preparing to launch girders in November. Each of the xx girders is 132 meters long. The MRIDC dismantled the 112-year-old bridge in April, a month later than planned. MRIDC aims to complete its portion by the end of the year, after which the MMRDA will handle the remaining construction. This extension means the work will continue until May 2027.