Residents of Lokhandwala township in Kandivli East, who have been complaining about the growing menace of vehicles parked in the narrow lanes here, may finally have a solution. The BMC has decided to start a pay and park zone on ten roads in the area in a month's time. A contractor will manage parking on these ten roads that would otherwise be choked due to haphazard parking.

While most of the buildings in the area are new and have enough parking space, the roads are packed with auto-rickshaws and heavy vehicles from surrounding areas. Despite several complaints to the local corporator, police and ward office, the issue hasn't been resolved. Areas surrounding Lokhandwala School, Sapphire building, Green Meadows buildings are particularly affected. After two years of regular follow-up by the citizens, the R south ward office has come up with the pay and park solution, with the ward officer inviting tenders.