Mumbai residents flag three accident-prone junctions after Dadar Plaza Circle tragedy

The intersection outside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivli East, where residents say Metro infrastructure and barricades have created a dangerous blind spot. Pics/Satej Shinde

Days after a fatal accident at Dadar's Plaza Cinema Circle reignited concerns over road safety, residents across Mumbai have identified three other junctions they believe require urgent intervention before another tragedy occurs.

Commuters and local residents have flagged dangerous blind spots, speeding vehicles, poor pedestrian infrastructure and inadequate traffic regulation at locations in Borivli East, Kanjurmarg and Bandra.

The hotspots

Borivli East: SGNP junction

The concern
Residents say a Metro pillar and barricades near the intersection outside Sanjay Gandhi National Park have created a dangerous blind spot for motorists.

Risk factors
>> Poor visibility at the intersection
>> High-speed traffic on the Western Express Highway
>> Vehicles merging from multiple directions
>> Lack of signal control

Voice of residents

Anjali Ramchandran, resident
"Till the time there was only the tree, it was manageable. But now the Metro pillar and barricades have created a blind spot. Vehicles on the highway are travelling at high speeds. Even a 30-second signal can help avoid accidents."

Residents' solution
>> Install a traffic signal
>> Introduce controlled stoppages for highway traffic

Kanjurmarg bridge stretch

Accident-prone Kanjurmarg-Powai connector where commuters have demanded a divider and speed-control measures to reduce risk of accidents. Pic/Satej Shinde

The concern
Motorists say the narrow bridge connecting Kanjurmarg and Powai has become increasingly risky due to speeding vehicles and poor visibility.

Risk factors
>> Narrow carriageway
>> High-speed vehicles from Powai side
>> Limited sight distance on slope
>> Dangerous overtaking by two-wheelers
>> Headlight glare during evenings

Voice of residents

Sushil Jadhav, commuter
"Till the vehicle reaches the slope, you cannot see traffic approaching from the opposite side. There needs to be a divider throughout the bridge to avoid collisions."

Residents' solution
>> Continuous divider along the bridge
>> Measures to curb speeding

Chetna College Circle, Bandra

Traffic converges from multiple directions at Chetna College Circle. Residents have called for the deployment of a full-time traffic cop during peak hours. Pics/Ashish Raje

The concern
Residents say chaotic traffic movement and rash driving have made the junction increasingly unsafe.

Voice of residents

Falguni Ketkar, commuter
"Chetna College Circle is one of the deathbeds of Bandra. There are vehicles coming from four directions, and drivers try to squeeze through at speed."

Residents' solution
>> Full-time traffic cop
>> Traffic regulation during peak hours

Risk factors
>> Vehicles approaching from four directions
>> Frequent bottlenecks
>> Aggressive lane-cutting
>> Share auto-rickshaw congestion
>> Lack of traffic regulation