In a city that never sleeps, some dreams take decades to awaken. The long-anticipated Madh Versova Bridge in Mumbai, first envisioned in 1967, is now on the cusp of becoming reality. As the Forest Department prepares to grant its nod, the final hurdle before construction begins lies with the Bombay High Court.
Once built, this 2.06 kilometre marvel will glide across the Versova Creek, connecting the tranquil jetties of Madh and Versova in a journey of under five minutes—a transformation from the current grueling 90-minute road detour through JP Road, Link Road and Mith Chowky.
For residents of Madh, Aksa, Bhatti and Erangal, this is more than a bridge—it is liberation. During monsoons, when boats become unreliable, access to hospitals, schools and markets becomes a daily struggle. The bridge promises a smoother life, slashing transport times for essentials like diesel and ice, which fishermen now carry from Malad over hours.
Estimated to cost between ₹2,395 crore and ₹3,984 crore, the bridge is designed to serve as a lifeline not only to coastal villages but also as a feeder to the upcoming Versova Bhayandar Coastal Road, strengthening connectivity across western suburbs.
Though silent for decades, the project was revived in 2015, beginning with environmental reviews. After receiving Coastal Regulation Zone clearance in early 2024, the design was reimagined to ease ecological strain. A stunning cable-stayed structure with a towering 100 metre stainless steel pylon, built to resist corrosion, was proposed. To protect traditional fishing hamlets, the Versova approach road was carefully realigned.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation restarted the tender process in March and issued work orders by September. Of the total cost, ₹1,598 crore is dedicated to land management and administrative efforts.
The bridge’s supporters, including local citizens and fisherfolk, remain hopeful yet cautious. They urge the need for proper infrastructure on both ends to avoid bottlenecks. With the city’s larger Coastal Road still under construction, the timing of this bridge couldn’t be more vital.
A promise 58 years in the making now stands at the edge of fulfilment, ready to unite shores once kept apart by time and tide.
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