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Mumbai LIVE: 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge demolition sparks protests

Updated On: 25 April, 2025 11:03 PM IST | Mumbai |

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Residents in the Prabhadevi and Parel areas have staged a protest against the closure of the Elphinstone Bridge, on Friday evening. The decision has sparked a wave of concern among locals and commuters alike. The traffic department has officially given the green light for the bridge to be shut down from 9 on Friday. The closure is set to last two years and is expected to significantly impact travel routes, emergency access, and the lives of local residents and businesses. We are closing the LIVE blog now

 The closure is set to last two years and is expected to significantly impact travel routes, emergency access, and the lives of local residents and businesses.

The closure is set to last two years and is expected to significantly impact travel routes, emergency access, and the lives of local residents and businesses.

 

Residents protest at Elphinstone Bridge, stopping all vehicles—except an ambulance. Bridge closure now set for midnight instead of 9 PM.

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