In a concerted push to tackle delays and public inconvenience caused by ongoing roadworks, Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister, Advocate Ashish Shelar, has set a deadline of May 31 for the completion of all ongoing works across suburban Mumbai. The minister undertook site inspections across several locations and subsequently issued a slew of directives aimed at fast-tracking progress and ensuring accountability.

While reviewing the state of the roadworks in the H-West Ward, which includes Bandra West, Khar West and Santacruz West, Shelar convened a high-level meeting with Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar as well as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, and senior officials from key departments and utility agencies. Attendees included representatives from the Hydraulic Department, Storm Water Drain (SWD) Department, Adani Electricity, and other civic and utility service providers.