After months of uncertainty and safety concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finally demolished the foot overbridge (FOB) at Vikhroli that had earlier been declared dangerous, bringing temporary relief to residents and motorists in the area. The ageing structure, used by thousands of commuters to cross the busy road, had been shut after inspections flagged serious structural defects.

“Every time we passed under or over the bridge, there was fear that something could collapse,” said Sanjay Jaiswal, a resident who regularly used the FOB. Motorists echoed the concern. “I use the Eastern Express Highway daily. You keep thinking, what if I’m the unlucky one?” said Nitin Mane.