Updated On: 01 December, 2022 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Three bidders qualify for the work to rebuild Andheri connector; officials say further scrutiny is underway to finalise a suitable contractor for the project

Workers from the railways and the BMC inspect the Gokhale Road bridge, in Andheri, on November 22. Pic/Nimesh Dave
The reconstruction work of the Gokhale Road bridge could begin soon, as three bidders for the project have been qualified. Civic officials said they will issue a work order in the next 15 days. Thereafter, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will seek the permission of the railways to begin rebuilding the Andheri east-west connector.
“The BMC invited a tender of Rs 84.72 crore on November 12 for the reconstruction of Gokhale bridge. Five companies participated in the tender process, and three of them qualified. A B Infrabuild Ltd quoted the lowest cost of the project at Rs 74.56 crore. SAI Projects Mumbai Pvt Ltd quoted the second lowest amount of Rs 82.10 crore and the third bid of Rs 83.73 crore came from Shree Manglam Buildcon Private Ltd,” said a civic official.