Nearly three years after the demolition of the old British-era Carnac Bridge, the new structure in South Mumbai is set to open early next week, according to BMC. A load test was conducted between June 13 and 15, to ensure structural safety, with only minor finishing touches such as installing streetlights and signage remaining. Final inspections by traffic police and a no-objection certificate from the Railways are awaited and expected within the week.
Demolition of unsafe British-era structure
Built at a cost of ₹60 crore, the new steel bridge is 70 metres long and 9.5 metres wide. It connects Masjid and CSMT stations and provides direct access to P’D Mello Road, restoring a vital east-west link in the city.
The original Carnac Bridge, built in 1922, was declared unsafe in 2022. Engineers found the bridge to be unsafe, and it was pulled down. Despite a brief delay due to material shortages, round-the-clock construction ensured timely completion.
