Mumbai: Tilting lamppost on Juhu Tara Road stands tall again after Mid-Day report

The streetlight pole on Juhu Tara Road, which seemed to be on the verge of collapse on December 1; (right) The pole, after it was straightened by the agency concerned, on Wednesday. PICS/NIMESH DAVE

Following mid-day's report highlighting how a tilting lamppost on the eastbound stretch of Juhu Tara Road, opposite the All India Balkan-Ji-Bari sports complex, posed a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists, the authorities have now straightened the pole. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials also informed this newspaper that they will expedite ongoing stormwater drainage work in the area, and the footpath above it will be completed at the earliest.

A BMC official stated, "We had directed the agency concerned to straighten the tilted pole, which was completed on Tuesday. Currently, work on the stormwater drainage is progressing rapidly, and the footpath over the drainage system will be completed within a week, ensuring pedestrians no longer need to walk on the road."

While BMC officials stated that although they had already alerted the agency about the tilted streetlight pole, the issue was addressed only after mid-day shed light, in its December 2 edition, on how the lamppost, with exposed electrical cables, was on the verge of collapse, posing a serious risk to passers-by. Juhu Tara Road is one of the busiest stretches in the area, used every day by thousands of motorists, two-wheeler riders, and pedestrians, making smooth and safe movement essential.