Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has achieved a major construction milestone on Mumbai Metro Line 4 with the successful installation of three heavy steel spans at Bhandup West during carefully planned overnight operations.
The spans, together weighing 325 metric tonnes, were erected using eight heavy-duty cranes and 12 multi-axle vehicles. The complex operation demanded high levels of engineering precision and coordination to minimise disruption in the densely populated suburban stretch.
Owing to effective inter-agency planning, the work, which was initially scheduled to be executed over four nights, was completed within two nights. The operation involved the deployment of around 35 engineers, more than 100 skilled workers, 70 traffic wardens, and over 25 police personnel to ensure safety and traffic management.
Metro Line 4, connecting Wadala and Kasarvadavali, is expected to significantly improve east–west connectivity and ease traffic congestion across Mumbai’s suburban corridors once operational.
