The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has undertaken beautification of the median under the Qutb-e-Konkan Makhdoom Ali Mahimi Flyover, also known as the J J flyover, which will be completed within two months. Instead of planting regular bushes on the median, BMC has decided to plant trees that will double up as noise barriers. However, traffic expert Kamlakar Shenoy claimed this beautification, which began at the end of last year, is illegal.

“We started beautification of the median that was made at the time of construction of the flyover. The plan also includes developing special facilities for Mumbaikars by converting three outdated BEST double-decker buses into art galleries, cafeterias, and libraries under the flyover,” said a civic official. Around Rs 12 crore has been allotted to the project.