Kalyan's Shahad Bridge to Close for Urgent Repairs: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Shahad flyover in Kalyan city will be closed for 15 days from September 28 to October 15 for essential maintenance and repair work. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Shahad flyover be closed for repairs?
The Shahad flyover in Kalyan city will be closed from September 28 to October 15, 2023, for essential maintenance and repair work.
What are the main issues with the Shahad flyover?
The flyover has many potholes and damaged joints, leading to rainwater leakage into the Murun bridge and daily traffic congestion.
What are the alternative routes for vehicles during the repair period?
Alternative routes include using the Badlapur road via Palegaon, Newali Naka, Malang Gad Road, Lodha Palawa, Shil Daighar, or Patripool, depending on the direction of travel.
Are heavy vehicles allowed on the alternative routes during peak hours?
Heavy vehicles are restricted from using the alternative routes from 6 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Are any vehicles exempted from the restrictions?
Essential service vehicles have been exempted from the restrictions and can use the alternative routes without any time limitations.
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