India, Nov. 15 -- The old Khopta bridge in Uran has reopened for traffic after remaining shut for nearly a year, restoring a crucial road link serving the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, Dronagiri Industrial Area and surrounding container yards. The reopening is expected to ease congestion on the adjoining bridge, which has been handling the diverted traffic since the old structure was closed in November 2025.

The 240-metre-long bridge, which underwent a Rs.10-crore structural restoration, is now open to light vehicles and commercial vehicles weighing up to 16 tonnes. Its reopening also improves connectivity for commuters and residents of 25 villages in Uran's eastern belt.

Constructed in 1990 during the tenure of then chief minister A...