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Maharashtra has taken a big step forward in improving travel and road safety. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently opened two important railway overbridges (RoBs) - one in Mumbai and another in Titwala - to make daily travel smoother and safer for thousands of people. These projects were completed quickly with the help of MahaRail, a joint effort by the Maharashtra government and the Ministry of Railways.
Mumbai's First Cable-Stayed Railway Overbridge at Reay Road
The Reay Road RoB is Mumbai's first cable-stayed railway bridge. It cost ₹266 crore and replaces the old bridge built in 1910, which had become outdated and caused trouble for daily commuters. This new 385-meter-long bridge is located on Sant Savata Mali Marg and connects the eastern and western parts of the city. It links Reay Road and Dockyard Road stations on the Harbour line and goes under the Eastern Freeway.
The bridge has six lanes with two ramps on each side, making travel faster and easier. It also has beautiful LED lights that give it a stylish look at night. This is not just a new road - it's a new experience for Mumbaikars.
New Railway Overbridge in Titwala
Another RoB was launched at Titwala in the Thane district. This one is four lanes wide and 820 meters long. It was built at a cost of ₹100.06 crore by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Located on the Kalyan Ring Road, this bridge connects Ambivili to Kalyan through the famous Shree Siddhivinayak Ganesh Mandir at Titwala. It sits between Titwala and Khadavli stations on the Kalyan-Igatpuri route of Central Railway.
Why These Bridges Matter
According to MahaRail Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal, these bridges are important for reducing traffic, increasing road safety, and making travel faster in Mumbai and Thane. The Reay Road RoB, in particular, is a major step in improving how the city moves every day.
More Bridges Coming Soon
These two bridges are just part of a much bigger plan. MahaRail has over 200 RoBs and railway underbridges (RuBs) planned across Maharashtra. So far, 32 RoBs have already been completed, and many more are on the way. These projects will help people move around more easily and safely, not just in Mumbai but all across the state.
These new bridges mark an exciting new chapter in Maharashtra's road and rail development story, offering safer and quicker travel for everyone.
