Mumbai’s Key Flyovers to Get Resurfaced for Smoother Commute
Union Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately begin resurfacing work on key flyovers across the city, including Aarey, Vakola, and Vikhroli. The move aims to address complaints about uneven road surfaces and improve safety and ride quality for thousands of daily commuters.
At a high-level review meeting held on Sunday at the BMC’s R/Central Ward Office in Borivali, Goyal met with top officials from multiple agencies, including the BMC, MMRDA, MHADA, and the Mumbai Police. The minister urged coordination among civic and state authorities to ensure smoother traffic flow along major corridors such as the Western Express Highway, where patchy roads and poor maintenance often lead to congestion.
According to civic officials, resurfacing of these flyovers currently under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will begin in phases. The directive also includes deploying additional traffic police personnel at key choke points to manage congestion during the repair period. “The aim is to ensure commuters experience minimal inconvenience during maintenance while improving overall road quality,” a senior BMC engineer said.
The meeting also covered broader urban improvement measures. Goyal reviewed the status of the ongoing sewage treatment projects (STPs) along the Dahisar and Poisar rivers, which form part of Mumbai’s larger clean-water and flood-prevention plan. Officials confirmed that both projects are progressing under a targeted timeline to enhance wastewater management and reduce environmental pollution in the western suburbs.Another highlight of the meeting was the review of the city’s lake rejuvenation plan. Goyal stated that a detailed project report (DPR) for the rejuvenation of ten lakes in Mumbai’s western suburbs is being finalised. The project will be executed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, ensuring shared responsibility between civic authorities and private stakeholders for sustainable maintenance.
Urban planners welcomed the development, calling it a step toward holistic urban renewal. “Periodic resurfacing and maintenance of arterial flyovers not only improve mobility but also enhance safety and reduce vehicular emissions by preventing traffic snarls,” said a transport expert.With several infrastructure and beautification initiatives underway, Mumbai’s civic and state bodies are under pressure to balance rapid urban growth with sustainability. The resurfacing of key flyovers is expected to offer immediate relief to commuters while reinforcing the city’s long-term vision for smoother, safer, and more sustainable mobility.
