Rs 2,395-Crore Madh–Versova Bridge Project Gets Environmental Nod

Earlier, motorists had to take a 22-km circuitous route via Link Road, SV Road, the Western Express Highway, and Malwani to reach Madh. With the completion of the bridge, commuters will save significant travel time and fuel.

The Union Forest Department and the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority have granted permission to build the bridge, while the final approval will come from the Bombay High Court.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Mumbai North MP, Piyush Goyal, said, “The Madh–Versova bridge is set to become a landmark of modern engineering excellence, delivering faster, safer, and sustainable connectivity that will transform commuting across Mumbai.”

The project, estimated at ₹2,400 crore, has been sanctioned by the Centre, Goyal announced on Wednesday.

Originally proposed in the 1967 Development Plan, the project gained traction after Goyal’s consistent follow-up. The alignment was revised and finalised in 2020 following objections raised by the local Koli community. Construction is expected to begin in the next few months and will be completed within three years.