Mumbai: A familiar fixture of Mumbai’s skyline and a lifeline for east-west commuters, the historic Elphinstone Bridge will fall silent to the rumble of engines from 9 PM this Friday. The Mumbai Traffic Police has confirmed the permanent closure of the arterial connector between Parel and Prabhadevi, marking the end of its decades-long service to the city’s daily grind.

The decision follows a month-long period of public consultation after a draft proposal was circulated in early April. City authorities say feedback from residents and daily commuters played a key role in shaping the final traffic diversion blueprint, which comes into effect alongside the bridge’s closure.

For many Mumbaikars, the Elphinstone Bridge has been a steadfast passageway between bustling neighbourhoods and........

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