31 August,2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
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The BMC asserts that 134 out of 200 footpaths have been cleared in the initial phase. But, a follow-up survey of these cleared footpaths has not been conducted. For instance, Mohammed Ali Road, after being cleared, was reoccupied by hawkers within a few days. Furthermore, Nakhuda Mohallah, near Pydhonie, has reportedly never been cleared. This area, a complete road rather than just a footpath, is entirely encroached upon by hawkers and shop owners on both sides, leaving no space for pedestrians or vehiclaes. The BMC's claims appear to be temporary and unsustainable, largely due to a lack of cooperation from the police.
A Majeed Motiwala
It is noted with concern, that road repair work or other underground repair work, carried out by the BMC and their contractors, takes unduly long, resulting in blocking off the area under repair. This is a great risk both to the commuters and also pedestrians, where they have to navigate the blockade. The BMC should give a definite time frame, within which the repair work has to be completed. They just cannot block the roads for an indefinite period. This holds true of the entire city.
Ravi D Baliga
Despite the bus stand at Yari Road appearing well-maintained from the outside, its interior presents a serious inconvenience and safety concern for commuters. Caved in and uneven paver blocks, accumulated filth and litter have made the designated waiting area difficult and unsafe to use, forcing passengers to wait outside the bus stand. The civic authority should immediately repair the damaged bus stop.
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It is becoming increasingly difficult to walk on the roads in the Kalyan Dombivli area as it is always choc-o-bloc with traffic and encroachments. We also would like to ask about cluster redevelopment from Katemanivli Naka till Chinchpada Road Mahatre Chowk as the buildings here are ancient and dilapidated.
Piyush Gudka
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A manhole cover on the footpath at the corner of Silver Streak Society, Yari Road, Andheri West, has caved in and poses a serious safety hazard. The footpath is regularly used by schoolchildren, parents and other pedestrians, making the damaged manhole particularly dangerous and increasing the risk of a serious accident. The civic authorities must urgently repair or replace the damaged cover and barricade the spot immediately until permanent repairs are completed.
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Reader: Kanchan Parakh
BMC responds: An official from the A ward of the Solid Waste Department that mid-day spoke with said they had noted it down. The official in-charge said, "We will look into the issue."
Reader: Vijay Arora
BMC responds: An official from BMC said, "The repair and maintenance of the internal roads in Royal Palms is the not the job of the BMC ward office as it's a private road and does not comes under jurisdiction of BMC."
Reader: Ravi D Baliga
BMC responds: A senior official from the Solid Waste Management Department said, "A new tender is in process that changes the design of the garbage collection vehicle; 980 vehicles will be rolled out as part of this purchase. On a pilot basis, they will be introduced in five wards. They will be rolled out across Mumbai eventually."
Reader: Mehul Shah
BMC responds: An official from H/West ward's disaster management control room said, "Since the box belongs to MTNL and is located on a footpath, we will ensure that the area is barricaded so that no one lands up touching the open box. The ward officials concerned will be intimated to coordinate with MTNL to get the issue resolved." The official added that citizens are requested to communicate issues to the ward's disaster management control room: +91 85915 61505 (H/West only), with the correct address, and photos of the incident spot.
Reader: Bahman Hamadani
BMC responds: Dug up footpath in Erskine Road, B/ward
An official from the B ward told mid-day, "We will have to look into the issue, and find out why the work has not been done, and who is responsible (contractor/lapse in contract/additional pending work). We will look into the issue on priority." An official said, "Citizens are requested to file complaints on the BMC's Management & Redressal of Grievance system (MARG Portal) to ensure the complaint will be closed with 48 hours, as is our mandate. Photos and an accurate address is required.
