Mumbai, Jan 24: The revised drawings submitted by the contractor to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, assessing the feasibility of monopile technology as an alternative to demolition, have been approved. As a result, the BMC will not demolish the seven-year-old Veer Savarkar flyover in Goregaon to make way for the bridge under the Versova–Dahisar Link Road project.
Expert inspection and design changes
In December, an expert team from IIT Bombay carried out an on-site technical inspection of the flyover to assess its alignment, clearance, turning radius and potential for optimising the bridge span.
Following the evaluation, the team recommended targeted design refinements and requested revised drawings along with supporting engineering documents.
“Following the design modifications recommended by IIT Bombay for the Veer Savarkar flyover, the contractor implemented the changes and submitted the revised drawings, which were approved by the expert team this week. With this design, instead of demolishing the bridge, we will use monopile technology to preserve it. We will now prepare a cost estimate for the changes,” said a senior civic official.
The method involves driving a single, large-diameter reinforced concrete pile deep into the ground, creating a strong and space-efficient foundation.
Public opposition influenced decision
The Veer Savarkar (MTNL) Flyover in Goregaon West, built at a cost of Rs 27 crore, connects the Western Express Highway to Rustomjee Ozone and serves as a crucial east–west link that allows commuters to bypass S.V. Road.
In August, the BMC proposed demolishing it to make way for the new Mumbai Coastal Road Project (North) corridor from Versova to Dahisar, triggering strong public and political opposition.
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Residents, political leaders and BJP MLA Vidya Thakur urged the civic body to reconsider, warning of severe traffic disruption. A report by The Free Press Journal highlighted the significant inconvenience the demolition would cause commuters.
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