The BMC is again working on its utility duct project on major roads. The civic body has started a pilot project at Andheri on Tuesday. The ducts will help avoid digging up of the roads for maintenance and repair of underground utility lines. 

Ulhas Mahale, chief engineer of the roads department, said, “The civic body is planning to lay ducts on every road with a width of 6 metres or more. We started a trial run at Andheri to map underground utilities with the help of radar and the survey report will be available by April 18. After studying the report, we will start the pilot project on four-five roads.”