The footpaths at Fort precinct have long been a tricky space for pedestrians and tourists to negotiate, mainly due to their uneven surface and stalls, which leave little room for walking. But, the BMC finally seems to have a solution. The heritage department has decided to regulate the vendors by giving an identical look to all the stalls in the area.

As part of the '6cr pilot project, first initiated by Additional Municipal Commissioner Idzes Kundan, the BMC will refurbish an 850-metre section of MG Road, including two stretches from Flora Fountain to Regal Cinema and Kala Ghoda junction to the Standard Chartered Bank. Apart from creating footpaths made of concrete, the BMC is also planning standardised signage for shops, street furniture for people to sit on and lights that maintain the heritage look of the area.