An incomplete Ro-Ro jetty project between Borivli and Gorai has turned into a daily hazard for local commuters, especially schoolchildren, elderly citizens, and two-wheeler riders. What was meant to improve connectivity has stalled halfway, forcing everyone onto a single, unfinished, and dangerously narrow road with no alternative route.

The road — used by ferry passengers, locals, bikers, and tourists — is increasingly chaotic. To make matters worse, overgrown mangrove trees have invaded the path, reducing visibility and space, and worsening the risk during monsoons when the surface becomes slippery.

“While commuting, the overgrown mangroves are a big hassle. They cut into the narrow path and make it very hard to balance if you’re on a bike, or even walk,” said Dejina Prabhu, a daily commuter. “People going to the ferry and those returning all use the same stretch. It’s extremely risky.”