November 24, 2025: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has issued a final notice to MEP Infrastructure Developers, the toll-collecting agency at Mumbai’s five entry points, for failing to maintain several flyovers under its charge. The warning follows a review meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday, where concerns were raised about the deteriorating condition of multiple flyovers across the city. During the meeting, the MSRDC, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were instructed to carry out urgent resurfacing work to restore the worn-out road surfaces and ensure safer travel for motorists.
While the MSRDC manages five flyovers, MEP Infrastructure Developers is responsible for the upkeep of 27 flyovers and associated structures. According to an MSRDC official, many of these structures have remained unattended for over a year despite several reminders. “We have now issued a final notice asking them to undertake resurfacing immediately,” the official told Hindustan Times. Officials added that although MEP has cited financial losses, it continues to collect toll at the city’s five key entry points—Dahisar, LBS Road in Mulund, Eastern Express Highway in Mulund, Airoli, and Vashi.
Toll collection at these points began on November 20, 2010, and was originally scheduled to conclude on November 19, 2026. However, the concession period has been extended to September 17, 2029, following the state’s decision to waive tolls for light motor vehicles starting October 14, 2024.
If MEP fails to begin repairs promptly, the MSRDC is considering further steps, such as shifting flyover maintenance to the MCGM and recovering repair costs from the company. Flyovers in Thane, Mankhurd, Vikhroli Junction, Aarey Colony, Vakola, Rani Sati Marg, and National Park are among those flagged for poor upkeep.
MEP is currently undergoing a corporate insolvency resolution process initiated by the National Company Law Tribunal in April, following a petition filed by the Bank of India over a default of Rs 127.86 crore. Chairman and managing director Jayant Mhaiskar said, “A resurfacing plan will be submitted soon, and subject to approvals, we will begin work, tentatively from December.”
