Thane Municipal Corporation has initiated urgent repairs along the Gaimukh Ghat stretch. The directive comes as commuters continue to face delays and safety risks due to deep potholes and eroded surfaces on the arterial road connecting Kajupada and Chena villages to Thane via Gaimukh. Civic officials, in a recent field review, observed that despite repeated patchwork using gravel and bitumen, the road has continued to deteriorate under heavy rainfall.
In particular, the stretch from Fountain Hotel to Gaimukh Ghat has emerged as a critical bottleneck, with traffic congestion frequently spilling over to the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway, causing delays as far as Chinchoti and Mira Road. Officials from the traffic department confirmed that several vehicles are often seen taking dangerous detours or driving against the flow, in a desperate attempt to avoid damaged patches. The underlying foundation of the road, officials explained, has been severely compromised, rendering traditional repair methods ineffective. To address this issue more sustainably, the Thane civic authority has greenlit the trial of rapid hardening concrete technology. This technique, known for its quick-setting properties, enables durable repairs without requiring extended road closures. Engineers from Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation, also involved in the project, have recommended a pilot application on a test patch along the ghat. If successful, this will be scaled across the entire damaged stretch.
In a strategic meeting, the civic chief instructed departments to carry out the repair within a strict four-hour window to minimise disruption, directing close coordination with traffic police. The initiative is designed to mitigate monsoon-related risks while also establishing a template for similar road maintenance challenges in the future. Meanwhile, delays in merging sections of the service and main roads along Ghodbandar Road due to monsoon challenges were also flagged. Uneven surfaces and gaps have made vehicular movement erratic in key zones like the Kasarvadavali and Owla signals, and under the Kapurbawdi flyover. The civic commissioner directed the regional infrastructure authority and the public works department to complete repairs on a war footing.
As the city battles the seasonal downpour, the civic body’s response aims to prioritise commuter safety, infrastructure durability, and smoother traffic flow. While the upcoming repairs provide immediate relief, officials noted that a comprehensive long-term road management plan may be necessary to reduce recurring monsoon damage and ensure sustainable transit infrastructure in Thane.
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