Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the newly reconstructed Sindoor Bridge in South Mumbai, formerly known as the Carnac Bridge. The original Carnac Bridge, which was 150 years old and named after British Governor James Rivett Carnac, had become dilapidated and was demolished before reconstruction. The new bridge, renamed Sindoor Bridge to honor India's anti-terror success in Operation Sindoor, features four lanes and aims to improve connectivity between South Mumbai's eastern and western corridors. Fadnavis described the renaming as a symbolic move to erase colonial legacy and called the bridge a symbol of national resolve. The reconstruction was completed by municipal corporation engineers, with local leaders highlighting the bridge's importance in enhancing traffic flow and reducing travel time. The inauguration was widely covered, emphasizing the bridge's historical significance and its role in strengthening Mumbai's infrastructure.
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