Mumbai's Sion Road Over Bridge Reconstruction Extended to August 2026 with Cost Increase

The Sion Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Mumbai, under reconstruction by Central Railway and BMC, faces a deadline extension to August 15, 2026, from the earlier May or July dates. The project cost has increased from ₹42.83 crore to ₹49.96 crore due to design modifications, including additional steel girders and changes in approach road construction. Officials cite technical challenges and site constraints for delays, while local representatives express concerns over commuter inconvenience and traffic disruption caused by the prolonged closure.