KALYAN: The long-pending Thakurli elevated flyover project in Dombivli — stalled for nearly seven years — is finally set to resume soon, bringing major relief to commuters struggling with traffic congestion in the region. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender worth Rs 36 crore to complete the remaining stretch of the flyover from Thakurli Railway Phatak up to Mahsoba Chowk.Once completed, the alternative parallel route connecting Kalyan and Dombivli will become fully operational, providing residents with a faster and decongested travel experience compared to the currently crowded internal roads of Thakurli.Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Eknath Shinde consistently followed up the issue with MMRDA. Acknowledging the project’s progress, he expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for ensuring the long-delayed project gets back on track.Celebrating the tender announcement, Shiv Sena MLA from Kalyan Rural, Rajesh More, along with party workers, said that the completion of this elevated connector will significantly ease traffic chaos for thousands of daily commuters. “The work was stuck for years, but once the flyover becomes operational, citizens will get massive relief,” he said.To facilitate construction, the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has announced compensation for around 60 houses that will be impacted. This was a major reason behind the earlier delay in progress.It may be recalled that the MMRDA-built flyover connecting Dombivli East and West was completed in 2018, but the extension toward Thakurli — linking directly to 90 Feet Road — remained incomplete pending land and compensation issues which now have been resolved. Construction is expected to restart soon in one or maximum two months following the tender finalization and necessary on-ground approvals.
