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Now, cracks surface on three-year-old Lokhandwala concrete roads in Mumbai

Now, cracks surface on three-year-old Lokhandwala concrete roads in Mumbai

Following a report on cracked concrete roads in Andheri and Juhu, residents flag more spots in western suburbs. When mid-day visited this stretch on Sunday afternoon, several minor cracks were visible. At one spot, the road surface was uneven

17 March,2025 09:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
19,826 km of roads completed under Bharatmala, says Nitin Gadkari

19,826 km of roads completed under Bharatmala, says Nitin Gadkari

The Bharatmala Pariyojana was approved by the Centre in 2017 with the aim of improving logistics efficiency and connectivity across India. The project also aims to connect tribal areas, aspirational districts, and regions affected by Left Wing Extremism while reducing accidents on these highways

14 March,2025 09:27 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Why is Mumbai all cracked up?

Why is Mumbai all cracked up?

Cement concrete roads across the city have been developing fissures within months of being completed; experts say correct process not followed; BMC says it will look into it

12 March,2025 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Traffic restrictions in Kolshewadi due to bridge construction over Desai Creek

Traffic restrictions in Kolshewadi due to bridge construction over Desai Creek

The Thane Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Kolshewadi from February 20 to 27, 2025, between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, due to bridge construction over Desai Creek. Alternative routes have been provided for smooth traffic movement.

21 February,2025 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC budget gives 'hollow promises', neglects civic issues: NCP (SP)

BMC budget gives 'hollow promises', neglects civic issues: NCP (SP)

The BMC on Tuesday presented a Rs 74,427.41 crore budget, its biggest-ever, for financial year 2025-26 without any hike in taxes, ahead of the crucial civic polls expected to be held this year

05 February,2025 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC budget is a relief for Mumbaikars: Eknath Shinde

BMC budget is a relief for Mumbaikars: Eknath Shinde

The BMC Budget 2025 was presented by Bhushan Gagrani, the state-appointed administrator of the civic body

04 February,2025 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Civic body announces detailed emissions inventory of air pollution sources

Civic body announces detailed emissions inventory of air pollution sources

BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday presented the budget of Rs 74,427 crore for the financial year 2025-26

04 February,2025 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Civic body plans to improve infra, traffic congestion and urban mobility

Civic body plans to improve infra, traffic congestion and urban mobility

BMC Budget 2025 was presented by Gagrani, the state-appointed administrator of the civic body was around 14.19 per cent more than the budget estimate of Rs 65180.79 crore for the year 2024-25

04 February,2025 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
NH48 repair mess: Dark flyovers, uneven roads put motorists at risk

NH48 repair mess: Dark flyovers, uneven roads put motorists at risk

Uneven surfaces, unlit bridges are just one half of problem; IIT-Bombay now roped in to conduct load study to check if concreting of bridges has made them unsafe. “It is true that many streetlights are not working. This is due to underground cables that were damaged by various agencies working along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

31 January,2025 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: Gone in nine months! Contractor told to fix broken Aarey road

Mumbai: Gone in nine months! Contractor told to fix broken Aarey road

Topmost surface of the newly concreted road has developed cracks in at least 10 spots, prompting BMC to pull up the contractor; in August 2024, senior BMC officials inspected the road, and the contractor was fined R28.45 lakh for the substandard work

28 January,2025 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

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