Updated On: 18 January, 2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Railways assure pedestrian crossing; but clarity is expected post-bridge demolition

According to a notification issued by the BPTD, the Sion bridge, slated for demolition as part of railway restructuring. File pic/Satej Shinde
The traffic police have decided to completely shut down the Sion bridge starting this Saturday, January 20. According to a formal notification issued by the Brihanmumbai Police Traffic Division (BPTD), the Sion bridge, slated for demolition as part of railway restructuring, will be closed for vehicular traffic from January 20, 2024.
Dr Raju Bhujbal, DCP traffic (East), when speaking to mid-day, confirmed the development, stating, “The complete bridge will be shut down from January 20 for complete demolition. The requirement from railways was that the complete bridge be shut down at once for restructuring purposes.”