MUMBAI, 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. It connects directly to the existing foot overbridge at the Bandra Railway Station (East) and allows pedestrians to safely cross the Western Express Highway. Constructed by the BMC as per Bombay High Court directives, the structure has an average width of 5.4 metres and features four staircases at key access points, and two escalators for smoother movement. The project faced several logistical challenges due to its location over high-traffic roads. Construction work was largely restricted to midnight hours to minimise disruption. Guardian minister of Mumbai suburban district and minister of information technology and cultural affairs, Ashish Shelar, inaugurated the facility on Republic Day. He confirmed that all required clearances, including structural stability, safety certificates, had been obtained prior to opening....