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Mumbai: Coastal Road work in Kandivali under technical scrutiny
Updated On: 20 February, 2026 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
After Charkop Sector 8 residents reported strong vibrations during Coastal Road interconnector pile testing, the BMC has appointed VJTI experts to assess structural safety. The review will evaluate vibration levels and recommend safeguards before work proceeds on the Versova-Bhayandar corridor
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BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay (centre), Bhushan Gangrani (to his right) who met the BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gangrani (in white shirt) to raise residents’ concerns over vibrations near the project site. Pic/By Special Arrangement
After residents of Charkop Sector 8 in Kandivali West complained of building vibrations during soil investigation for the Coastal Road interconnector, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay met Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, following which the BMC decided to appoint experts from VJTI to conduct a technical inspection of the area. Officials said the review will assess structural safety, address citizens’ concerns and recommend safeguards before work proceeds further.
What triggered concern
Residents reported strong vibrations during pile testing linked to the Charkop interconnector. The issue was raised with local MLA Sanjay Upadhyay, who met Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani along with civic representatives on February 18.
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