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Mumbai: Public pressure keeps Sion bridge open, for now
Updated On: 22 January, 2024 02:27 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
After local MP steps in and promises to consult CM on matter, CR puts off closure and demolition of key connector
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Mumbai South Central MP Rahul Shewale with railway, civic and traffic police officials at his office in Chembur on Saturday
Central Railway (CR) has decided that the Sion bridge, which was to remain closed from Saturday, will be kept open for traffic for a few more days. The move comes after local Member of Parliament Rahul Shewale requested authorities to take residents into confidence about the plan to demolish the 110-year-old structure.
Shewale, who represents the Mumbai South Central seat, said he would request Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to hold a meeting will all the officials concerned regarding the matter.
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