India, Jan. 28 -- After a four-year hiatus, the newly reconstructed Bandra (East) skywalk was reopened to the public on Monday, offering much-needed relief to pedestrians commuting between Bandra Railway Station (East), Bandra Court, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) offices and the suburban collector's office.

The 680-metre-long skywalk is designed to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion along one of the city's busiest corridors. It connects directly to the existing foot overbridge at the Bandra Railway Station (East) and allows pedestrians to safely cross the Western Express Highway. By diverting foot traffic above road level, the skywalk is expected to ease congestion on ...