Built by MMRDA in 2010 and handed to BMC in 2015, a portion of this 850-metre skywalk collapsed in 2016, forcing its complete closure to pedestrians. A structural audit by VJTI initially recommended repairs, but a later consultant's report recommended full reconstruction instead — leaving the structure shut for years while a rebuild languished in tendering.
On record
The official record states: "Safety concerns following the partial collapse prompted closure; the civic body ultimately opted for full reconstruction (850m, 4m wide, 15-month timeline) rather than repair, per its second structural consultant's recommendation."
Filed as "Abandoned" and dated to Built 2010 by MMRDA; handed to BMC 2015; partially collapsed and closed 2016, this entry sits under the "₹30 crore (reconstruction cost)" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- Panoramic views of the traffic you could have walked through faster.
- A staircase that commits fully to the journey, not the destination.
- Excellent ventilation, owing to sections without a roof.
- An 'EXIT' sign pointing at something load-bearing.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The revised timeline is now longer than the original project life.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-news-shut-in-2016-dahisar-skywalk-reconstruction-to-finally-begin
- https://www.mumbailive.com/en/civic/part-of-dahisar-skywalk-collapses-7620
Visitor reviews
“Visited with my father, who had strong opinions about the whole thing. Two administrations claim the foundation and neither claims the delay.”
“Came for the view and got a very close look at the traffic. This project's golden age was the planning stage.”
“Stopped here to wait out a downpour and stayed by choice. It made me want to read an RTI reply, which is not nothing.”
