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IN PHOTOS: Road contractors in Mumbai race against time for completion of projects

Updated On: 25 May, 2025 04:13 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

As the deadline to complete Mumbai's roadwork approaches, road contractors are working at an accelerated pace to finish asphalting the crucial link road connecting Kandivali and Borivali. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

The rush to meet the May 31 target has turned this stretch into a bustling construction zone. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

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The rush to meet the May 31 target has turned this stretch into a bustling construction zone. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
The urgency also comes amid concerns over the impending monsoon season, which is expected to bring heavy rains that could hamper roadwork and disrupt daily life for commuters

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The urgency also comes amid concerns over the impending monsoon season, which is expected to bring heavy rains that could hamper roadwork and disrupt daily life for commuters

Authorities are closely monitoring the progress, as this road is a vital artery for residents and plays a significant role in alleviating traffic congestion between the two bustling suburbs

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Authorities are closely monitoring the progress, as this road is a vital artery for residents and plays a significant role in alleviating traffic congestion between the two bustling suburbs

The completion of this project will not only ease traffic flow but also enhance connectivity, ensuring smoother travel for thousands of Mumbaikars navigating this stretch daily

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The completion of this project will not only ease traffic flow but also enhance connectivity, ensuring smoother travel for thousands of Mumbaikars navigating this stretch daily

However, local residents have raised concerns about the quality of the rapid construction, fearing that the haste to meet deadlines might compromise long-term durability

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However, local residents have raised concerns about the quality of the rapid construction, fearing that the haste to meet deadlines might compromise long-term durability

Nevertheless, with the IMD’s forecast of heavy rains in the coming days, contractors are under immense pressure to finish the work on time, ensuring the city’s roads are ready to withstand the onslaught of the monsoon

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Nevertheless, with the IMD’s forecast of heavy rains in the coming days, contractors are under immense pressure to finish the work on time, ensuring the city’s roads are ready to withstand the onslaught of the monsoon

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