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‘Pedestrian First’: Mumbai civic body clears encroachments in Andheri, Jogeshwari, Vile Parle

Updated On: 02 September, 2026 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The action was carried out around the Andheri West, Vile Parle West, and Jogeshwari West railway stations, as well as along Veera Desai Road and Swami Vivekanand Road. BMC said the drive is aimed at clearing footpaths for pedestrians and reducing congestion in areas with heavy footfall

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The BMC said encroachments have so far been cleared from six footpaths around Andheri West station, Vile Parle West station, Jogeshwari station, Ram Ganesh Gadkari Marg, Veera Desai Road, and Swami Vivekanand Road. PIC/BMC

The BMC said encroachments have so far been cleared from six footpaths around Andheri West station, Vile Parle West station, Jogeshwari station, Ram Ganesh Gadkari Marg, Veera Desai Road, and Swami Vivekanand Road. PIC/BMC

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has removed 38 unauthorised stalls and cleared encroachments from footpaths at key locations in the Western suburbs as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign.

The action was carried out around the Andheri West, Vile Parle West, and Jogeshwari West railway stations, as well as along Veera Desai Road and Swami Vivekanand Road.

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