The demolition of Elphinstone bridge, which began on September 12, has already thrown traffic into disarray. But amid the chaos, another crisis has surfaced — some of the 19 buildings around the bridge have now been served official notices from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), directing them to carry out urgent repairs.

Residents claim the notice, dated September 9, was actually delivered only on September 16, nearly a week after demolition had begun.