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Versova-Madh bridge gets green nod: Mumbai’s Rs 2,395 cr coastal link to turn 1-hr ride into 10 mins

The announcement was made by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal, who said the project marks a major step in improving connectivity in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

October 17, 2025 / 08:24 IST
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The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has given in-principle approval to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for constructing the much-awaited Rs 2,395 crore Versova-Madh cable-stayed bridge.

The announcement was made by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal, who said the project marks a major step in improving connectivity in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

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A big boost for coastal connectivity

The new bridge will drastically reduce travel time between Versova and Madh Island to just 10 minutes, compared to the current 45–60 minutes during rush hours.