Pilot project launching in October to revamp footpaths, crossings, and traffic islands on high-traffic stretches across G North Ward; these include roads around the busy Dadar junction, the Dadar market, and densely populated commercial areas in Dharavi
60 Feet Road at Dharavi is among those that will under an overhaul. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to undertake an overhaul of 11 major roads in the areas of Prabhadevi, Mahim, and Dharavi. These include roads around the busy Dadar junction, the Dadar market, and densely populated commercial areas in Dharavi.
The project will be implemented on a pilot basis starting this October in the G North Ward, which comprises Dadar, Mahim, Dharavi, and Prabhadevi. Over several weeks, the civic body shortlisted these roads based on three key parameters: Roads that offer end-to-end connectivity across busy areas and commercial districts with high foot traffic, where pedestrians often walk for last-mile connectivity.
Roads with heavy vehicular movement need pedestrian-friendly infrastructure for safety. Roads frequented by tourists, shoppers, businesspeople, and vendors which require a fresh approach to urban planning and development. The roads include: NC Kelkar Road, Gokhale Road, Jame Jamshed Road in Parsi Colony, Dadar, Takandas Kataria Road near Shivaji Park, 60 Feet Road, Dharavi, 90 Feet Road, Dharavi, Senapati Bapat Road, connecting Dadar and Lower Parel, known for its high-footfall commercial spaces.
Project details
As part of the project, the roads will be upgraded with: Dedicated traffic islands for pedestrians, lane markings and zebra crossings, improved dividers and curbs, uniform street furniture including light poles and footpath railings
Timeline
Work will commence in October this year and is expected to be completed by June 2026, ahead of the monsoon season.
Official Statement
Vinayak Vispute, additional municipal commissioner of the G North Ward, told mid-day, “The roads have been selected because they are arterial roads providing end-to-end connectivity in this part of the city. All work will be undertaken as part of one standardised project. Depending on its success, other roads will be considered for development.”
Background
In April this year, the BMC initiated action against around 5000 hawkers operating along the footpaths near Dadar railway station. The civic body also involved the Railway Authorities to discourage hawkers from occupying streets around the Dadar junction. Many hawkers had taken refuge in railway premises during the BMC’s crackdown on illegal on-street vending. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to make narrow yet arterial roads in the area more pedestrian-friendly.
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