Bumpy rides along the two main arterial roads that connect South Mumbai to North Mumbai — till Bhandup in the East, and Dahisar in the West — could soon be a thing of the past. After facing flak throughout the monsoon season for pothole-riddled roads along the Eastern and Western Express Highway, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now planned a Rs 130 crore project to fix the road surface along bad patches on both the highways. The project tenders were floated hours before the election code of conduct set in for Mumbai on Monday afternoon, when the State Election Commission announced the BMC elections for January 15.

What project involves

As part of the project, the BMC will undertake “micro-surfacing” of both these roads. This will include milling of the worn-out portions, improvement of long-damaged stretches, and raising or lowering of chamber covers for manhole lids. Other minor works, such as installation of road signage, crossings, and improvement of footpaths, will also be undertaken.