Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is committed to making Mumbai a pothole-free city by April 2027 through an IIT-backed road concretisation project focused on durable infrastructure, transparent monitoring and long-term solutions for citizens
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC addresses the media in Mumbai on Tuesday. PIC/X
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Monday said that party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath has taken a “historic decision” to make Mumbai a pothole-free city, asserting that the focus is on permanent and scientific solutions rather than temporary repairs.
Addressing the media, Shaina NC said Shinde has made it clear that durable infrastructure is a priority for Mumbai.
“Our leader Eknath Shinde has said that Mumbai needs solid, sustainable and safe concrete roads, not patchwork repairs. Making Mumbai pothole-free is our priority, and we aim to eliminate this problem from its roots,” she said.
She highlighted that the road concretisation project is being implemented with technical expertise from Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) to ensure quality assurance.
“IIT-Bombay is involved to ensure global standards through utility ducts, a no-rigging, no-digging model and strict quality control. There will be no compromise if any contractor delivers sub-standard work,” she added.
According to Shaina NC, Mumbai has around 1,224 km of roads that need to be concretised. In Phase-1 and Phase-2 of the project, up to 2021, work was undertaken on 1,385 roads. Of these, 342.74 km have been fully concretised, while 612 roads covering 156 km have been completed from junction to junction at half width. She clarified that this does not mean the entire city has already been concretised, but progress reflects strong political will.
Concretised roads designed to have lifespan of 25 to 30 years, says Shiv Sena leader
She further said that in the first phase alone, around 397 km of roads were taken up at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The overall project covers about 800 km, with a total estimated investment of Rs 13,800 crore.
Emphasising transparency, Shaina NC said a public dashboard has been introduced to allow citizens to track progress.
“The planning is step-by-step and weather-based, with transparent monitoring, area-wise execution, alternate routes and night-time work to minimise inconvenience. This will save time, fuel and improve public health,” she said.
Shaina NC noted that the concretised roads are designed to have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years.
“If Mumbai wants to be a world-class city, it needs world-class infrastructure. This project is not just about roads; it is a reform and a revolution in the quality of life of Mumbaikars,” she said.
She added that so far, around 770 roads have been fully concretised, while partial work has been completed on about 570 roads. The government has set a target to make Mumbai completely pothole-free by April 2027.
Further, the Shiv Sena leader also pointed out that utility ducts and tunnels will be built beneath the roads to prevent repeated digging.
“Minor faults can be addressed through ducts, and for larger works, utility tunnels will be used. This ensures long-term durability,” she said.
The project aligns with the state’s broader infrastructure push, with the total budget for 2025–26 standing at Rs 74,427 crore, added Shaina NC.
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