This 112-year-old road-over-bridge near Sion station was closed to vehicular traffic from August 1, 2024 for demolition and reconstruction, after an IIT-Bombay structural audit recommended dismantling the century-old structure and rebuilding it with modern steel girders and RCC slabs. The bridge also obstructed Central Railway's proposed 5th and 6th line alignment between CSMT and Kurla, adding a second reason for its removal.
On record
The official record states: "IIT-Bombay's audit "recommended dismantling of the existing ROB and re-construction of a new ROB with steel Girders and RCC slab"; the bridge's alignment also conflicted with Central Railway's planned additional rail lines."
Filed as "Demolished / under reconstruction" and dated to Built 1912; closed for demolition August 1, 2024, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
1 public source — 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.
“It cleared every approval except the one from gravity.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Wandered up from the bridge next door, which was also unfinished. It is 'temporarily' closed, in the municipal sense of temporary.”
“Came here on a heritage walk that had clearly lost the plot. The only thing on schedule here was the mobilisation advance.”
“Made the trip after a colleague swore it was worth seeing. It is a masterclass in beginning and nothing else.”
