Andheri Traffic Alert: Gold Spot Junction to Gokhale Bridge Closed from April 1 to May 15; Commuters Face Challenges

Mumbai: Andheri residents are bracing for severe traffic congestion as the final phase of construction on the Gokhale Bridge begins. The last stretch of work, connecting Gokhale Bridge to Teli Gully Bridge, necessitates a complete closure of the Gold Spot Junction-Gokhale Bridge route to vehicular traffic from April 1 to May 15, 2025.

The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory, directing motorists traveling from Gold Spot Junction towards Andheri West via Teli Gully Bridge to take the Teli Gully Bridge eastbound before proceeding towards Andheri West via Gokhale Bridge. Vehicles moving from Gokhale Bridge towards Gold Spot Junction eastbound will be redirected through the Teli Gully Slip Road.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is transitioning the bridge from a tarred road to concrete, ensuring long-term durability. Currently, only a single lane remains operational, causing congestion as vehicles navigate in both directions on the same stretch.

Local commuters have expressed frustration over the situation. Suheil Merchant, a resident of Andheri, tweeted, “Motorists using Andheri Gokhale Bridge and Teli Gully Bridge, get ready to face traffic snarls due to temporary diversions. Two-way traffic movement on the same lane. Being an Andherite is now a CURSE.”

Despite the inconvenience, construction is progressing rapidly, with the entire bridge expected to be completed by the first week of May 2025. Traffic is expected to resume by the second week of May.