BMC Halts Pali Hill Road Concretisation Following Residents' Opposition

Mumbai's civic body pauses work on two Bandra roads after locals cite environmental, safety, and practical concerns.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has temporarily suspended the concretisation of Auxilium Convent Road and Dilip Kumar Lane in Pali Hill, Bandra, after strong objections from residents.
Locals argued that the roads were already in good condition, with Auxilium Convent Road having been constructed only five years ago.
Concerns raised included potential damage to fully grown trees, increased dust pollution affecting senior citizens and schoolchildren, and complications for emergency and redevelopment-related vehicle access.
The Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA), supported by former corporator Asif Zakaria, mobilized quickly, submitting a formal letter and meeting with BMC officials to present their case.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani stated that decisions on similar cases across Mumbai will be made on a case-by-case basis, considering road conditions and the extent of public opposition.