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Mumbai: Barricades, unsafe skywalk near Sion station raise pedestrian safety concerns amid bridge construction
Updated On: 22 April, 2026 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
Ongoing construction of the Sion bridge has disrupted pedestrian access near Sion railway station, with barricades blocking footpaths and forcing commuters to choose between a crowded road and a poorly lit skywalk. Residents have raised concerns over safety, especially during evening hours

The construction has significantly reduced walking space for commuters. PICS/Atul Kamble
The construction of Sion bridge has been moving ahead quite speedily. However, barricades now put up along the entire stretch of one-half of the road on the east side of Sion railway station have led to commuters facing inconvenience.

A narrow passage to the station that feels unsafe after dark
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