Residents of Bhulabhai Desai road have been parked into a problem, thanks to the BMC's Coastal Road project. The only two parking spaces, where about 140-odd vehicles can be parked, are no longer operational, partly because of construction work on the Rs 12,000-crore project. However, following a meeting on Monday between the local MLA, BMC officials and residents, the civic body has resolved to find a solution to the problem.

Residents alleged that due to construction work for the Coastal Road, BMC has taken over the parking lot outside Scandal Point while another one in a mall near the Mahalaxmi temple has been non-operational for months. The lack of parking space has thrown traffic out of gear in the area. Citizens visiting gardens and hospitals in the area would often park their vehicles at these spots, but now, with them gone, they are forced to park on the road and then face the added issue of their vehicles being clamped by the traffic police.