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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's Matunga foot overbridge falls into disrepair, commuters flag safety risks

Updated On: 09 January, 2026 01:11 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The foot overbridge connecting Bhau Daji Road to Matunga West near King’s Circle has deteriorated significantly, raising safety concerns among daily commuters. (PICS/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR)

Heavily used by schoolchildren and senior citizens, the ageing structure now features uneven staircases, broken railings, damaged flooring and inconsistent width, making crossing risky. PIC/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR

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Heavily used by schoolchildren and senior citizens, the ageing structure now features uneven staircases, broken railings, damaged flooring and inconsistent width, making crossing risky. PIC/ RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR
Residents and commuters say repeated complaints have gone unaddressed

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Residents and commuters say repeated complaints have gone unaddressed

Debris, dried leaves and overgrown vegetation—especially on the Matunga East side—have further narrowed the walkway, making it slippery during the monsoon

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Debris, dried leaves and overgrown vegetation—especially on the Matunga East side—have further narrowed the walkway, making it slippery during the monsoon

The bridge, a key connector between Matunga East and West during the Z bridge construction, is split into two sections, with the narrower road-crossing extension in worse condition

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The bridge, a key connector between Matunga East and West during the Z bridge construction, is split into two sections, with the narrower road-crossing extension in worse condition

Railway officials said the bridge would be inspected, while BMC ward authorities confirmed a maintenance team would assess the structure

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Railway officials said the bridge would be inspected, while BMC ward authorities confirmed a maintenance team would assess the structure

The east staircase is broken, the railings are overrun by weeds, and the west landing and steps also need attention

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The east staircase is broken, the railings are overrun by weeds, and the west landing and steps also need attention

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