Thousands of commuters will have a smooth exit from Bandra station, with BMC filling potholes on the road outside the new eastside staircase. mid-day reported on Friday about how commuters struggled to exit the station after the old bridge was shut.

Bandra is a crucial station on WR and the eastside connects commuters to the family court, collector’s office, MHADA, ONGC and the BKC business district. WR had closed the old staircase on September 18, saying it will repair and reopen it on November 16. The alternative staircase provided landed on a broken stretch of road meant for autorickshaws. The stretch — around 50 metres wide and 100 metres long — is full of muck, litter, uneven patches. Poor lighting also hampered commuters during the night.