Mumbai: Several roads in Mumbai have been dug up for road concretisation work by the civic body. However, the unplanned and haphazard execution of these projects has caused significant inconvenience to local residents. The residents of Dadar Parsi Colony are deeply frustrated with the ongoing road and footpath repairs in their area. They pointed out that the area has become filled with filth, grime, debris, and faeces, with broken-down paths further adding to the problem.
The BMC has embarked on an ambitious project to concretise approximately 700 kilometers of roads across the island city and its suburbs. This initiative has led to the disruption of several footpaths, which are being broken down and reconstructed to align with the newly concreted roads.
As per civic rules, the authorities are using graded M-20 concrete for pavement construction, in addition to paver blocks, ensuring both durability and strength of the infrastructure. Recently, local residents, along with former corporator Amit Ghole, met with Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Bangar to voice their concerns regarding the ongoing footpath repairs and the current condition of the roads being constructed in the colony.
Resident Express Concerns About The Pace & Impact Of The Ongoing Construction
The residents expressed concerns about the pace and impact of the ongoing construction, seeking clarity on how these developments would affect their daily lives. Ghole emphasised, “We demand strict adherence to timelines during road construction to minimise inconvenience. The BMC must ensure a clear and safe pathway for elderly citizens and children during excavation work.” He also pointed out that the BMC had previously repaired a few footpaths with M40 concrete in Wadala and Matunga, and the results had been exceptional.
A senior civic official said, “The quality of the footpath will still be maintained with M20 grade concrete. If we switch to M40 concrete, the cost will increase by 20 percent. However, the residents’ request for broom-finished footpaths with improved accessibility can be considered.
