The Belasis Flyover has been completed in a record 15 months and six days, well ahead of its scheduled May completion. Officials expect the flyover to reduce congestion on Jahangir Boman Behram Marg, Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg (Grant Road), Patthe Bapurao Marg, and the Mahalaxmi Station bridge.
The flyover is an important east-west connection linking Tardeo, Nagpada, and Mumbai Central Station. It is located on Jehangir Boman Behram Marg (previously Belasis Road) and will restore east-west traffic that has been disrupted for nearly two years.
Construction work began on October 1, 2024, following a work order issued in September. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) completed key components such as girder bracing, deck sheet installation, slab casting, and approach roads on both sides. Simultaneously, the railway department carried out work over the tracks to make sure of coordinated progress.
The early completion has been attributed to careful planning, round-the-clock work, and seamless cooperation between multiple departments. These included the BMC bridges department, the railway department, the local ward office, and the traffic police. The project formed part of the BMC’s efforts to improve city infrastructure and reduce commuting times for residents.
The project involved breaking apart and rebuilding the 130-year-old British-era Belasis Bridge, which had been deemed unsafe. Engineers adopted a segment-by-segment execution strategy, assigning fixed timelines to each sub-activity and enforcing strict deadlines. Assistance from the traffic police and the local ward office helped maintain smooth progress, and the project stayed on schedule despite its scale.
The 333-meter-long Belasis Flyover includes wide walkways on both sides and a seven-meter-wide roadway. Construction faced multiple challenges, including relocating BEST bus stops, demolishing a housing society’s boundary wall, removing thirteen obstructing structures, rehabilitating affected residents, and addressing legal issues.
Work also continued during the four-month monsoon season. The flyover’s final construction was finished on January 6, 2026. Safety certifications, load testing, and structural stability approvals have been obtained. The flyover will open to traffic after receiving an NOC from the railway department.