Kalyan's Shahad Bridge to Close for Urgent Repairs: Here’s What You Need to Know

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake the maintenance, repair, strengthening, and replacement of the bearing of the Shahad flyover in Kalyan city from September 28 to October 15. This crucial work will require the flyover to be closed for all types of vehicles for 15 days. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic Department, Pankaj Shirsat, has issued a notification advising drivers to use alternative roads.

There are many potholes on the flyover at Shahad. The damaged joints of the bridge have led to rainwater leaking into the Murun bridge, causing daily traffic congestion on the bridge. This flyover is a critical route for traffic going to and from Malshej, Ahilyanagar, and Junnar areas from Kalyan via Murbad.

Vehicles carrying vegetables and fruits from the villages within the boundaries of Kalyan taluka from Mharal to Murbad taluka, as well as those from Junnar and Alephata areas of the Kalyan Agricultural Product Market Committee, run over this bridge. During the repair period, these vehicles will have to use alternative road routes. Heavy vehicles will be restricted from 6 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 10 pm on the alternative road route.

Alternative Route

All types of vehicles coming from Murbad and Malshej Ghat to Shahad Flyover Bridge will be closed at Barvi Dam Phata, Murbad. These vehicles will have to reach their desired destinations via Badlapur road, through Palegaon, Newali Naka, Malang Gad Road, Lodha Palawa, Shil Daighar, or Patripool.

All types of vehicles coming from Murbad taluka to Shahad Bridge will be closed at Dahagaon Phata (Raita village). These vehicles will take a left turn at Raitagaon and proceed to their desired destinations via Waholi village, Manjarli, Dahagaon, Eranjad, Badlapur, Palegaon, Newali Naka, Shil Daighar, or Patripool.

All types of vehicles going from Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Thane to Murbad, Malshej Ghat via Shahad Bridge will be closed at Durgadi Bridge. These vehicles will take a right turn at Durgadi Bridge and proceed to Murbad via Govindwadi Turn Road, Patripool, Chakki Naka, Newali Naka, Palegaon, Badlapur. Essential service vehicles have been exempted from these restrictions.

The NHAI and local authorities are working together to ensure that the repair work is completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to commuters. Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance and to check for any updates or changes to the alternative routes.