CM Shinde had on Thursday asked the authorities to fix potholes and improve the conditions of the roads in the state including Mumbai

An official statement on Thursday said that CM Shinde has instructed a rapid and comprehensive response to fix potholes and improve road conditions on major highways including Thane-Nashik and Mumbai-Ahmedabad

It said that in a high-level meeting held at the Sahyadri Guest House, CM Shinde reviewed traffic congestion issues and planned measures for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024

The meeting was attended by senior officials from various departments, including the National Highways Authority, Public Works Department, Traffic Police, and local district authorities, an official said

CM Shinde highlighted the need to complete repairs quickly and to a high standard. He instructed that modern techniques be used to fill potholes promptly and directed that any obstructions in the repair work should lead to criminal charges, the statement said

CM Shinde has also called for notifications to restrict heavy vehicle traffic during peak hours and for daily reviews of repair progress, the statement said on Thursday