India, Jan. 29 -- After facing sustained criticism over the design of a double-decker flyover in Mira-Bhayandar, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to carry out modifications ahead of the structure's scheduled opening next month.

The flyover at Golden Nest Junction, part of the 13.58-km Mumbai Metro 9 (Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar) project, has been under fire on social media over the past three days, with commuters and activists flagging safety concerns over a stretch where four traffic lanes narrow abruptly into two.

MMRDA is constructing four double-decker flyovers along the corridor, with the metro line on the upper deck and vehicular traffic below. Two of these flyovers are already operationa...