Fearing urbanisation and destruction of mangroves, villagers of Gorai and nearby areas in Mumbai are protesting against a proposed bridge that would connect the area with Borivali.
The bridge – slated to come up over Gorai creek – has been in the pipeline since 2005. It is estimated to reduce travel time between Gorai and Borivali by an hour. At present, one has to access the village via a ferry or by road from Mira Bhayander.
The villagers have been opposing the project since the last two decades. One such attempt was opposed in 2008-09 when they petitioned then UPA president Sonia Gandhi.
