08 June,2026 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
NCP (SP) claimed that Minaltai Gore Flyover Extension, built at a cost of Rs 248 crore, was uneven and patchy. File Pic
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) has written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), demanding the public release of engineering quality test data related to the recently opened Minaltai Gore Flyover Extension in Mumbai.
In a letter addressed to Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide and Mayor Ritu Tawde, NCP (SP) national spokesperson Anish Gawande questioned the quality of the flyover's road surface and sought greater transparency from Mumbai civic body.
The party claimed that the 750-metre flyover extension, reportedly built at a cost of Rs 248 crore and opened to traffic on June 6, appeared uneven and patchy from the day it was inaugurated.
According to the letter, commuters had raised concerns about the visible condition of the road surface, prompting demands for technical clarification from the BMC.
In his letter, Gawande, argued that the issue was not merely aesthetic but related to whether the project complied with prescribed engineering and safety standards.
The letter also criticised the claim reportedly made by the BMC regarding the road surface.
NCP (SP) claimed the claim was unsigned and did not identify the responsible officer or engineer. The party further argued that the explanation attributing the uneven appearance to the characteristics of mastic asphalt was insufficient and did not adequately address public concerns.
According to the letter, if the surface quality meets engineering standards, the relevant test data should be made public.
The party has requested the release of several technical records, including:
- Surface evenness measurements
- Level tolerance records
- Roughness index measurements
- Span-wise quality inspection reports
- Engineering approval documents issued before opening the flyover to traffic
The letter cited standards used in road and bridge construction and called for the publication of all relevant test results so that the public can independently assess the quality of the project.
NCP (SP) has also sought transparency on whether the flyover received written approval from the engineer responsible for the project before being opened to motorists.
The party further asked the BMC to disclose any action proposed against contractors if defects or deviations from prescribed standards are identified.
