The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed to reconstruct old bridges and widen new ones in the city’s eastern suburbs. In accordance with the plan, the civic body has identified seven bridges in L ward (Kurla) jurisdiction that will be taken up for reconstruction and widening work.
The project, which is estimated to cost Rs 51.17 crore, is expected to be completed in 18 months, excluding the monsoon. “The process of appointing a contractor for executing the work has also been initiated,” an official from Bridges department said.