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Mumbai's Road Concretisation Project Faces Delays as Monsoon Looms

With only 29% of the 701 km project completed, BMC enforces penalties and contractor replacements to meet the May 31 deadline.

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BMC issues final warning: Complete road concretisation by May 31 or face penalties
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Overview

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed 289 roads in Phase 1 and 101 roads in Phase 2, amounting to just 29% of the total 701 km project as of May 23.
  • Contractors failing to start mastic asphalt work by May 25 risk project reassignment and penalties double the cost of the work.
  • Recent heavy rains and an India Meteorological Department alert have heightened concerns about completing the project before the monsoon season begins in early June.
  • Residents across Mumbai report safety hazards, detours, and unfinished roads, with some areas seeing accidents and disruptions due to incomplete work.
  • BMC officials are conducting inspections and pushing contractors to expedite work, including debris removal, road washing, and final finishing tasks, to meet the May 31 deadline.