MMRDA Commissioner: Mumbai traffic flow will be flawless during monsoon

UPS Madan

U.P.S.Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, on Thursday inspected the alignment of 25- km long from Mahim Causeway to Dahisar [E] on Western Urban Road, which is now under the MMRDA.

according to Madan, the maximum pre-monsoon works such as desilting of Nalla along Western Urban Road on both sides and making wear coat are completed. He instructed the concerned official to complete the remaining works as early as possible.

The team inspecting the work

The team also inspected the works which are on going the 16.5-km long Andheri-E to Dahisar-E, Metro-7 Corridor on Western Urban Road to make sure that the traffic flow remains smooth during monsoon..

Madan said that he would ensure completion of ongoing works of all piling, pile caps and pier work before the monsoon. "It is very important to finish the road work in time for smooth traffic flow", he said.

Pravin Darade, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner said, "The MMRDA Control Room has been set up with a view to avoid inconvenience to the vehicular and pedestrian traffic at various project sites being implemented by the Authority. The Control Room officials will also ensure the smooth flow of rain water at various project sites."

The 16.5-km Andheri-E to Dahisar-E Metro-7 Corridor will have 14 stations and will cost Rs.6,208 crore