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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed demolishing a 100-metre bridge over an inlet of the Poisar River in Gorai, a western suburb of Mumbai. This bridge serves as the sole direct link between Lower and Upper Koliwada, areas predominantly inhabited by traditional Koli communities. While the BMC cites structural issues and the bridge's location within the Coastal Regulation Zone as reasons for the demolition, residents are concerned about increased inaccessibility, especially during high tides. The BMC plans to construct a new bridge at an estimated cost of INR 4 crore, featuring improved infrastructure.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed the demolition of a 100-metre bridge in the Gorai area, a western suburb of Mumbai. This bridge, which spans an inlet of the Poisar River, is the only direct access point connecting the Lower and Upper Koliwada regions. These areas are primarily residential zones of the traditional Koli communities, known locally as gaothans. Advertisement
According to BMC officials, the bridge is over three decades old and falls within the buffer zone of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). Structural audits have indicated that the bridge is in a dilapidated condition, prompting the decision to demolish and reconstruct it. The proposal for the new bridge is part of the BMC's Development Plan (DP) 2034 model.
Residents have expressed concerns about the demolition, highlighting that the bridge's removal would render the Koliwada areas inaccessible during high tide. Many have suggested a partial demolition to present inconvenience.
The new bridge would be constructed at an estimated cost of INR 4 crore within the next two years. The new structure is planned to be sturdier and will include railings, light poles, and dedicated footpaths for pedestrians at both ends.
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