Amid criticism that BMC has been facing for the uneven surface of the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road (GMLR), where accidents have taken place since it was inaugurated, the traffic police have now decided to ban two-wheelers on the stretch for a month. This becomes the fifth flyover in the city, after the Eastern Freeway, JJ flyover, BKC connector and Sea Link, where motorcycles won’t be allowed.

While transport experts and motorists have supported the move, the bikers are now a miffed lot. The GMLR has been embroiled in controversy since it was opened up for traffic. Within a month of opening, the flyover witnessed about 30 accidents. The BMC had temporarily shut the bridge for road resurfacing work but now it has been thrown open only for motorists. Bikers won’t be allowed till October 1.