02 May,2025 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
A total of 28.5 metric tonnes of steel was used during the 16-day period to repair the structure.
The Mahim South foot overbridge in Mumbai, which had been closed to replace cracked and damaged deck slab on April 17, was opened to pedestrians on Friday after repairs.
The total length of the repaired deck slab is 40 metres while the width of the bridge is 4 metres. The old slab has been replaced with a new I section and chequered plate. A total of 28.5 metric tonnes of steel was used during the 16-day period to repair the structure.
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The Western Railway initiated urgent repair work on the bridge following the discovery of cracked precast RCC slabs and severely corroded, perforated supporting beams.
To ensure commuter convenience, two alternate foot overbridges located at the north end of Mahim station remained accessible during the closure of the bridge, allowing passengers to move between the station and both the eastern and western sides.
