Mumbai civic authorities have imposed a maximum speed limit of 20 kmph on the extended section of the Mrunal Tai Gore flyover in Goregaon West after vehicles lost control on its bends and a truck collision damaged the structure. The restriction applies to the stretch between Ram Mandir Road and Relief Road, which runs parallel to Swami Vivekanand Road.
The speed limit was fixed on the recommendation of consultants because the flyover has four curves, according to a report by Loksatta – Mumbai. The civic administration has appealed to motorists to follow the restriction strictly and said additional direction and warning signs would be installed.
The flyover was opened to traffic on June 7. It came under criticism soon after opening, with videos circulating on social media showing loose aggregate, an uneven surface and sections of the road reportedly sinking under the weight of a motorcycle stand. The civic administration subsequently smoothed the road surface.
However, the surface later became sufficiently smooth for vehicles to skid, particularly during rain, the report said. Two-wheeler riders reportedly lost control while negotiating bends. Videos circulated the day after a separate collision showed at least three motorcyclists falling on the road at the same location.
On August 28, a dumper driver lost control and struck the flyover’s barrier and soundproofing system. Part of the barrier fell onto the S.V. Road below. The incident raised further questions about safety on the recently opened structure.
The same day, three soundproofing panels near a Swastik Masala shop on Ram Mandir Road fell after an overloaded goods truck hit the soundproofing panels on the extended section of the flyover. The disaster management team and fire brigade removed the panels, according to the civic administration.
Traffic police registered a case against the truck driver at Goregaon police station. The civic administration said the driver had fled the site after the collision. The reported case relates to the damage caused by the truck and is separate from the administration’s instructions on speed compliance.
Municipal officials said the existing speed-limit and bend-warning signs had been installed according to drawings supplied by consultants. Additional signs are now planned as the administration seeks stricter compliance with the 20-kmph limit. The report did not provide details of enforcement cameras, penalties or a completion date for the additional signage.
