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IN PHOTOS: Final moments of historic Elphinstone bridge as it makes way for new double-deck link

Updated On: 05 April, 2026 12:45 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai’s century-old Elphinstone Bridge, connecting Parel and Prabhadevi, was completely demolished early Sunday morning, marking the end of its 112-year history. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar

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The historic bridge, commissioned in 1905, will be replaced by a new double-deck structure featuring two decks with 2+2 lanes each. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar
The historic bridge, commissioned in 1905, will be replaced by a new double-deck structure featuring two decks with 2+2 lanes each. Pics/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar
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The new bridge will link the Western suburbs to the Sea Link, Atal Setu, and Eastern Express corridors. The project is expected to be completed by 2027

The new bridge will link the Western suburbs to the Sea Link, Atal Setu, and Eastern Express corridors. The project is expected to be completed by 2027

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The complete removal was safely coordinated with suburban train blocks, with slow lines cleared by 7:06 am and fast lines by 7:14 am

The complete removal was safely coordinated with suburban train blocks, with slow lines cleared by 7:06 am and fast lines by 7:14 am

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The demolition and restoration of services were completed in a coordinated manner, ensuring minimal disruption to commuters during the early hours, officials said

The demolition and restoration of services were completed in a coordinated manner, ensuring minimal disruption to commuters during the early hours, officials said

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Railway officials stated that all lines were now fully operational. Suburban train services have resumed as per the regular Sunday timetable

Railway officials stated that all lines were now fully operational. Suburban train services have resumed as per the regular Sunday timetable

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The 112-year-old bridge has been a vital east-west connector across Mumbai’s railway corridor, linking the former mill hub of Parel with the residential and commercial zones of Prabhadevi

The 112-year-old bridge has been a vital east-west connector across Mumbai’s railway corridor, linking the former mill hub of Parel with the residential and commercial zones of Prabhadevi

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