India, Aug. 15 -- On the eve of Independence Day, the Maharashtra government on Thursday inaugurated five infrastructure projects in the city, including a curved cable-stayed bridge that forms an extension of the Santacruz Chembur Link Road (SCLR), a new arm of the Kalanagar Flyover, and a promenade for pedestrians and cyclists along the Mumbai Coastal Road.

"These projects are set to significantly enhance Mumbai's urban mobility, strengthen infrastructure resilience and boost workforce capabilities," said Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

The most significant project for motorists is the cable-stayed bridge passing over the Western Express Highway (WEH), which is the ...