On August 28, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra cut the ribbon on Mira-Bhayander’s first double-decker flyover. Stretching for a kilometre and elevated 5.5 metres above the current road, it integrates a metro viaduct and a road flyover for Metro Line-9 in Mira Bhayandar in Thane district.

It promises to cut travel time between Pleasant Park, Hatkesh, and Silver Park Junctions by 8 to 10 minutes, easing traffic jams and smoothing commute. Built with cutting-edge technology, it boasts separate levels for metro and road transport, plus all the modern trimmings like clear signage, and lighting, all in line with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ standards.

The flyover construction faced significant challenges. One major feat involved relocating the double-circuit Dahanu-Versova power line, which was shifted 3 km and raised to 75 metres, now the second-highest power line in Maharashtra.