“After taking over all the bridges including some on Eastern and Western Express Highways from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), last year we requested the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute to conduct an audit of these structures. The audit has recommended major and minor repairs. The repairing work will start soon,” the official said.

Police will be deployed on the bridge during the procession. Along with BMC staff, they will ensure the safety of the bridge,” the official added. Last year Sion rail over the bridge was also added to this list. But this year the bridge is closed to traffic as the Railway authority has decided to pull down the old bridge and reconstruct it. Also, the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation has started constructing a new bridge at Dadar as an alternative to the Tilak Bridge.

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How are rising Ganesh idol prices affecting the traditional celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai?

Higher costs for devotees 40.78%

Impact on mandal activities 28.25%

Shift to alternative celebrations 30.97%

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List of ROBs

On Central Railway: Ghatkopar, Currey Road, Arthur Road, Chinchpokli, Byculla, Sandhurst Road (between Grant Road and Charni Road)

On Western Railway: Marine Lines, French (between Grant Road and Charni Road), Kennedy (between Grant Road and Charney Road), Falkland (between Grant Road and Mumbai Central), Mahalakshmi Station, Prabhadevi-Carroll and Lokmanya Tilak at Dadar.