{
  "id": 10513014,
  "title": "MMRDA Floats Tender For 164-Metre FOB Across WEH At Gundavali Metro Station To Improve Pedestrian Connectivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mmrda-floats-tender-for-164-metre-fob-across-weh-at-gundavali-metro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T17:58:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/mmrda-floats-tender-for-164-metre-fob-across-weh-at-gundavali-metro-station-to-improve-pedestrian-connectivity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is seeking bids for the construction of a 164-meter-long foot over bridge (FOB) over the Western Express Highway (WEH) at Gundavali Metro station on Metro Line 7. This project aims to enhance pedestrian movement and alleviate congestion in the vicinity of the busy station area. The proposed FOB will be constructed within a period of 12 months and will include amenities such as two staircase structures, one lift, one escalator, and 25 CCTV cameras for security purposes. This infrastructure development is part of MMRDA's strategy to improve the distribution of Metro commuters to key destinations like bus stops, taxi stands, shopping areas, and adjoining roads. The FOB will span the Western Express Highway, providing a dedicated pedestrian connection at the Gundavali Metro station. The project's bid documents will be accessible from September 28 to October 28, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 5 at 3 pm. Online bids must be submitted by October 28 at 6 pm, following which they will be opened. The project is aligned with MMRDA's broader initiative to improve Metro commuter dispersal and strengthen pedestrian connectivity around Metro stations.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for construction of a 164-metre-long foot over bridge (FOB) across the Western Express Highway (WEH) at Gundavali Metro station on Metro Line 7, aimed at improving pedestrian movement and easing congestion around the busy station area. Lift, Escalator And CCTV Facilities The proposed FOB will have a construction…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}