The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has officially confirmed that the crucial flyover connecting Dindoshi Court and Film City in Goregaon will be opened for vehicular traffic by May 31, 2026. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the ambitious Rs 6,500-crore Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project, which aims to revolutionize connectivity between Mumbai's western and eastern suburbs.
Project Progress and Structural Details
According to senior civic officials, construction on the flyover is advancing rapidly, with 75 percent of the total works already completed. The structure features 31 pillars and 30 spans, of which 30 pillars and 17 spans have been executed so far. The flyover will commence from Dindoshi Court near the Ratnagiri hotel junction, curve at a 90-degree angle, and eventually land near Film City, enhancing accessibility to this prominent entertainment hub.
Official Directives and Timelines
Abhijit Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects), has directed civic staff to ensure the flyover is operational before the May 31 deadline. He emphasized the importance of adhering to a fixed time frame for installing beams, pouring deck slabs, and constructing approach roads. "Necessary technical parameters in terms of structural stability, transport load capacity, and safety are being strictly followed," Bangar stated, adding that parallel execution of some tasks will help save time.
Officials have been instructed to make all machinery and adequate manpower available to complete the works ahead of the monsoon season. Construction on solid approach and ancillary structures on both sides of the flyover is progressing at a fast pace, ensuring the project stays on track.
Broader Impact of the GMLR Project
The GMLR project is designed as Mumbai's fourth east-west connector and promises to substantially reduce travel time between Goregaon in the western suburbs and Mulund in the east. Currently, the journey takes approximately 75 minutes, but with the completion of this infrastructure, it is expected to be slashed to just 25 minutes.
Future Phases and Tunnel Construction
The second phase of the GMLR project involves the construction of a 5.3 km-long twin tunnel that will pass beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), linking Goregaon with Mulund. In preparation for this, the final consignment of the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) arrived at the work site near the launching shaft in Goregaon on Thursday night.
Senior officials have confirmed that lowering and assembly of the first TBM machine parts will commence from March 2026, with the final digging of the tunnel slated to begin in June 2026. The BMC is currently extracting mud from the launching shaft to facilitate this next stage of construction.
Conclusion
The opening of the Dindoshi-Film City flyover by May-end represents a critical step forward in Mumbai's infrastructure development. As part of the larger GMLR initiative, it underscores the city's commitment to improving urban mobility and reducing congestion, ultimately benefiting millions of commuters daily.
