Good News Mumbaikars! BEST Restores Original Routes Of 14 Bus Services As Sion Bridge Reopens After 28 Months; Check Details
Mumbai: In a major relief for Mumbai commuters, BEST restored the original routes of 14 bus services passing through Sion, Dharavi and adjoining areas after the reopening of the Sion Railway Overbridge. The move is expected to ease travel for daily passengers who had to contend with diversions during the bridge’s reconstruction. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking…
Mumbai commuters are experiencing joy as BEST restores the original routes of 14 bus services after the reopening of the Sion Railway Overbridge. The resumption of traffic on the 112-year-old bridge, after its closure for 28 months, has allowed buses to revert to their original paths via key areas such as Rani Laxmibai Chowk, Sant Rohidas Marg, and LBS Marg. This development is set to significantly improve travel times for passengers commuting between Sion, Dharavi, Kalanagar, and Mahim.
The 14 bus services, identified by numbers including 181, 255 Limited, 348 Limited, A-312, 341, A-375, AC-505, A-376, A-22, 29 Limited, 411, 11 Limited, and C-305, are now back on their normal paths. These include routes such as 181 and 255 Limited, which will travel from Rani Laxmibai Chowk via Sant Rohidas Marg and Piwla Bangla, heading towards Tapase Chowk, Dharavi-Sion Link Road, and Kalanagar.
Similarly, routes A-312 and 341 will follow routes via Road No. 8 and Sant Rohidas Marg, respectively, before reaching LBS Marg.
AC buses en route to Mahim, including AC-505 and A-376, have also resumed their original journeys. AC-505 will now travel via Vasantrao Naik Marg, Rani Laxmibai Chowk, Sant Rohidas Marg, LBS Marg, Naik Nagar, Chhaya Marg, Piwla Bangla, and Tapase Chowk, while A-376 will follow a path from Everard Nagar through Vasantrao Naik Marg, Rani Laxmibai Chowk, Sant Rohidas Marg, Piwla Bangla, Muthu Ramalingam Marg, Banwari Compound, and towards the Mahim Bus Depot.
While this is excellent news for travelers, it's worth noting that certain AC bus routes, such as A-176, have seen a revised path due to the bridge reopening. Additionally, specific stops including Dharavi Bus Depot and Kala Killa have been discontinued for these AC routes. This restoration of services is a significant relief for commuters who have endured route disruptions for over a year, as Mumbai's Sion ROB bridge has finally reopened, facilitating smoother travel and connectivity across the city.
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