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SCLR nears completion; BKC-Vakola arm to open soon

SCLR nears completion; BKC-Vakola arm to open soon

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Mumbai: The last pending section of the larger Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) project has neared completion after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieved a structural milestone by launching two girders over the Vakola Nallah bridge. Mumbai, India – April 30, 2025: The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Extension just hit a major milestone in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) The second phase of SCLR, which includes the Bandra Kurla Complex-Vakola arm, has been in development since 2016. Project authorities said this section of the project will take at least three months to be ready for motorists. “With the successful launching of twin 54 metre composite girders at Level 1 and Level 2 over the Vakola Nallah bridge, the last remaining critical link between Bharat Diamond Bourse in Bandra Kurla Complex and Vakola is now structurally complete. This arm, though a shorter segment, plays a decisive role in integrating multiple elevated arms, bridges and connectors, thereby completing the full SCLR network,” an MMRDA official …

SCLR extension project nears completion, 4.2 km stretch likely to be opened by Jan 2025 | Mumbai News

SCLR extension project nears completion, 4.2 km stretch likely to be opened by Jan 2025 | Mumbai News

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The Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Extension project is nearing completion, with only 100 meters of suspension span left to install. This segment is part of a cable-stayed bridge, and the final installation awaits two planned traffic blocks, pending necessary permissions by the traffic police, an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said. The installation will be phased to accommodate the stretch’s curvature, after which suspension cables and road surfacing will follow. With approvals in place, the remaining stretch of the SCLR is set to open to the public on January 1, 2025. Additionally, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently completed a Rs 16 crore payment to defense authorities for essential land acquisition related to the project. This 4.2-kilometer SCLR extension was initially planned to finish in 2019 after construction began in 2016 but there were delays due to multiple reasons, including defense land requirements. The extension starts at Kapadia Nagar, extending to Panbai International School. The route runs from  Kapadia Nagar Junction near LBS Road to the Western Express Highway at …