The total length of the repaired deck slab is 40 metres while the width of the bridge is 4 metres
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 Mahim South Shahu Nagar MCGM Foot Over Bridge (FOB), which was closed on April 17, 2025, for the replacement of its cracked and damaged deck slab, has now been reopened for public use as of May 2, 2025. The repair work included replacing a 40-meter-long and 4-meter-wide deck… pic.twitter.com/zZFIV4qZKx
— Mid Day (@mid_day) May 2, 2025
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.
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.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
