The collapsed Sion-Dharavi-Mahim bridge in Mumbai will be rebuilt by the the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at a cost of Rs 11 crore. The collapsed in 2011. Officials said work will begin after the monsoon.
The bridge that is to connect Tulsi Pipe Road to Bandra (E) junction will be tabled during the civic standing committee next week.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Collapsed Sion-Dharavi bridge to be reconstructed soon
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