India, April 15 -- A flyover is set to come up opposite Turbhe railway station on Thane-Belapur Road after nearly a decade of persistent demands from residents. At least 20 people have died in accidents at the spot over the past ten years and residents have resorted to road blockades and signature campaigns on several occasions, seeking either a flyover or a foot over bridge.

"Work on the flyover will begin in 3-4 days. We are confident of completing the work in a year's time, excluding the monsoon," said Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) city engineer Shirish Aradwad.

The 506-metre long flyover will be built by the civic body at a cost of Rs.41 crore. It will begin from the area in front of the IKEA store and terminate opposite ...