India, July 9 -- The refurbished Carnac Bridge-or Sindoor Flyover as it has now been renamed-connecting the eastern and western corridors of South Mumbai will be officially inaugurated on Thursday morning by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The flyover is expected to play a crucial role in easing East-West traffic movement in South Mumbai.

When asked about the significance of the new name, given the background of the Indian government's recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the BMC PRO claimed there was "no particular reason" for it.

Strategically located near Masjid Bunder railway station, Sindoor Flyover connects P D'Mello Road to the bustling commercial hubs of Crawford Market, Kalbadevi and Mohammad Ali Road. It was taken up b...