Hancock Bridge Reconstruction in Mumbai Stalled for a Decade
A bridge to nowhere: 10 years after demolition of Hancock Bridge, new structure still incomplete
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The reconstruction of the Hancock Bridge in Mumbai, demolished in 2015, remains incomplete after ten years. Originally intended to enhance traffic flow, only half of the new structure is operational, with rising costs and land acquisition issues causing significant delays.
- 01Hancock Bridge was demolished in 2015 due to structural issues.
- 02Only half of the new bridge has been completed after ten years.
- 03The project cost has increased from ₹42 crore to ₹51.7 crore and now requires an additional ₹40.3 crore.
- 04Land acquisition hurdles and legal challenges have significantly delayed the project.
- 05Plans for completion are underway, but no timeline has been set.
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The Hancock Bridge, a historic structure in Mumbai, was demolished in November 2015 after being deemed structurally unsafe by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Originally built in 1897, the bridge served as a vital link between Bombay island and Mazgaon. The reconstruction project was initially budgeted at ₹42 crore but has faced numerous challenges, including legal disputes and land acquisition issues, leading to cost escalations. As of 2022, only half of the new bridge is operational, carrying two lanes of traffic instead of the planned four. Congress MLA Amin Patel criticized the delays, highlighting that the current state of the bridge continues to create traffic bottlenecks. A new proposal for completing the remaining structure has been drafted, requiring an additional ₹40.3 crore. Civic officials are working on removing obstructing structures to facilitate progress, but no definitive timeline for completion has been established.
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The incomplete reconstruction of the Hancock Bridge continues to cause traffic congestion in the area, affecting daily commuters and local residents.
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