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Mumbai Bridges Ready: VIP Dates Delay Public Access
16 Oct
Summary
- Three crucial Mumbai infrastructure links are completed but awaiting inauguration.
- Opposition criticizes delays, questioning the need for VIPs to open ready bridges.
- Locals are already using the Sion bridge despite official closure and barricades.
Motorists in Mumbai may soon gain access to three vital infrastructure projects, with the Sion and Vidyavihar bridges and the Goregaon connector nearing their official opening. While construction on all three is complete, their inauguration is reportedly contingent on the schedules of the chief minister and deputy chief minister.
The prolonged wait for these completed links has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition. They question the necessity of formal inauguration ceremonies and VIP availability when the infrastructure is ready for public use. Legislators have urged the government to open the bridges without further delay, emphasizing the public's long wait for these crucial connectors.
Meanwhile, the urgency for these openings is evident, as some locals have already started using the Sion bridge, bypassing barricades even before its formal inauguration. Pedestrians are utilizing the footpaths, underscoring the immediate convenience these structures offer. The opening of all three links is anticipated to significantly enhance connectivity and ease travel for Mumbai's commuters.
