Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has revived its proposal to construct a flyover linking Mahim and Bandra (East) in an effort to reduce traffic congestion along a key stretch of the Western Express Highway.

The civic body has reissued tenders for the long-pending project after previous attempts failed to attract bidders.

The proposed flyover will connect Machhimar Colony on Senapati Bapat Marg in Mahim to Bandra (East), offering motorists an alternative route to bypass heavy traffic on the Western Express Highway. At present, congestion begins near Mithi Chowk in Bandra (East) and extends up to Dadar, causing significant delays.

The project is estimated to cost around Rs 220.17 crore and will span over one kilome...