Mumbai: Speeding curbed at last on Aarey Milk Colony’s main stretch

A newly installed speed breaker on Aarey’s main road. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Following a series of articles highlighting how speeding vehicles on the main Aarey Milk Colony road were endangering both pedestrians and wildlife, the BMC has taken note and begun work on installing speed breakers along the stretch.

Assistant Municipal Commissioner of the P South ward, Ajay Patane, said, "Following a request from the Aarey police station and in an effort to curb speeding that could lead to accidents on Dinkar Rao Desai Marg (the main Aarey Milk Colony road), we are constructing speed breakers at three locations: Unit No. 5, Picnic
Point Junction, and Kombat Pada."

In February 2025, mid-day had reported in its story "Aarey cops want signal, speed breakers to rein in speeding motorists" how the Aarey police, taking serious note of mid-day's earlier coverage on the absence of speed breakers, had written to the traffic department recommending their installation at 11 accident-prone spots.

Previously, the Aarey road had speed breakers and warning signage at key accident-prone zones, but these were removed during the road concreting process. Tribal residents, wildlife activists, and nature lovers have repeatedly demanded speed control measures, warning that reckless nighttime driving puts both pedestrians and wildlife at risk.

Over 25,000 vehicles use the Aarey road daily, connecting Goregaon's Western Express Highway to Powai and Marol. Locals have urged the police and forest department to increase patrolling and take strict action against speeding motorists.