Elphinstone Bridge will remain open till further notice after instructions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, following the intervention of local MLA Kalidas Kolambkar. This was preceded by a protest by residents at the demolition site on Friday night.

“After our sustained protests there last night, our local MLA Kalidas Kolambkar came to the site and called up Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has instructed officials to stop the demolition and keep the bridge open till further notice. On Monday, we will be meeting Fadnavis and presenting our demands, followed by a meeting with MMRDA officials on Wednesday or so. The dates and timings are yet to be finalised, but the categorical instruction from the Chief Minister’s office is to keep the bridge open till that date,” local resident Sriram Pawar told Sunday mid-day.