Mira–Bhayander Flyover Row: MMRDA Defends Design After Video Goes Viral Alleging Faulty Planning

A newly built flyover in the Mira–Bhayander region has sparked a fresh debate on urban infrastructure planning after a viral social media post flagged what appeared to be a sudden narrowing from four lanes to two.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has pushed back against allegations of faulty design, insisting that the layout follows a phased and well-considered engineering plan.

The controversy began after a post by the Gems of Mira Bhayander account on X questioned whether the double-decker flyover, part of the Metro Line 9 corridor, might worsen traffic congestion instead of easing it.

The post claimed that the structure “suddenly narrows” from four lanes to two, prompting concerns over safety, bottlenecks and planning oversight.

Responding to the criticism, MMRDA clarified that the lane transition is intentional and dictated by land availability and future expansion plans.

According to the authority, the flyover has been designed with two lanes leading towards Bhayander East, while space has been reserved for two additional lanes towards Bhayander West as part of a later phase that will extend across the Western Railway line.

Officials explained that because the Bhayander East arm comes first along the alignment, the current four-lane configuration tapers into two lanes at present.

Up to Golden Nest Circle, a key junction where five major roads converge, a 2+2 lane flyover has been provided, integrated with the Metro corridor, and supported by slip roads to allow smoother traffic dispersal.

Beyond this junction, towards Bhayander East, the road width reduces as per the Development Plan. This has resulted in a 1+1 lane flyover along the median, complete with dedicated entry and exit ramps leading towards Railway Phatak Road.

MMRDA said provisions have been kept for future widening, subject to approvals and coordination with the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation.

Despite the clarification, the project continues to face a wave of criticism online.

Several social media users warned that the flyover could quickly become an accident-prone stretch if opened in its current form, arguing that major changes may be required soon after inauguration.

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