After mid-day intervened, the plight of thousands of residents and commuters on JP Road in Versova, relief instantly arrived, albeit partially. Street lights on one side of the road have been restored, while the opposite stretch continues to remain shrouded in darkness. The arterial road, connecting Seven Bungalows to Yari Road, had been without functional street lights for over six months.
 
With unfinished trenches, barricades, and dug-up footpaths, the road had turned into a nightly hazard. Pedestrians resorted to walking with mobile flashlights, while motorists navigated through blaring horns and near misses.

The road was in complete darkness (left) for six months. Pic/By Special Arrangement

Following mid-day’s intervention, Versova MLA Haroon Khan visited the site and pulled in the local power supply team for immediate inspection within an hour. By Friday evening, the streetlights on one side of the road were brought back to life. However, the other side — still pitch black — continues to pose a serious safety concern. “I had not recieved any complain from the residents. However, the streetlights on the other side of the road will be functional in two days’ time,” he said.