Overview

• Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has directed contractors to complete 400 km of ongoing road concretisation work by May 31, ahead of the monsoon season.
• The BMC has already concretised 1,333 km of roads, with 400 km currently under progress as part of the 2022 pothole-free roads initiative.
• Strict quality control measures are in place, including IIT Bombay inspections and penalties for substandard work, with ₹3.50 crore in fines levied so far.
• Shinde has promised that once completed, these cement concrete roads will remain pothole-free for 25–30 years, incorporating durable materials and utility ducts to prevent future digging.
• While the government has set a 2027 deadline for full road concretisation, the shifting timelines have drawn criticism from opposition leaders and citizens.