A footpath outside building 200/216, Ishwar Bhawan, beyond Erskine Road, has reportedly remained dug up for several months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out work related to a water connection or inspection.
The stretch has not yet been resurfaced, leaving pedestrians and residents to navigate the damaged section. Locals have raised concerns over the inconvenience and potential safety hazard posed by the unrepaired footpath, particularly during the monsoon.
The issue was highlighted by resident Bahman Hamadani, who urged the civic authorities to restore the footpath at the earliest.
“This footpath at the entrance of building, 200/216, Ishwar Bhawan situated after Erskine Road, has been dug up by the BMC about a few months back (before the monsoon startedfor some water connection/inspection. It has till date not been resurfaced causing inconvenience and danger to the public.Please get it resurfaced immediately.”
The complaint is among several civic concerns raised by Mumbai residents regarding damaged infrastructure and poor maintenance across the city.
At Nagindas Master Road in Fort, residents have also complained about accumulated garbage, debris and hawker encroachments. They have raised concerns over open-topped BMC garbage dumpers, alleging that waste spills onto roads and contributes to air pollution. Wet waste can also leak during transportation, requiring additional cleaning of affected roads.
Another civic safety concern has been reported outside Pushpanjali building on 11th Road in Khar West, near Madhu Park, where an MTNL panel has reportedly remained open for nearly a year. Residents have sought installation of a protective cover to prevent accidents.
Potholes have also been reported along Ashram Guruji Road and Royal Palms Road, with residents urging the BMC to inspect roads during the monsoon and undertake repairs promptly.
Meanwhile, authorities have responded to some complaints raised by Mumbaikars. On street lighting in Aarey Milk Colony, an official said, “We have sent a proposal to the PWD for the installation of new street lights along the 26-km road network inside Aarey Milk Colony. The installation of new lights from Aarey Market to the Royal Palms gate will be taken up once the budget is approved.”
On a garbage complaint, a BMC ward official said, “Thank you for bringing this to our notice. We will take action.”
The RTO said plans are underway to repair damaged infrastructure at its premises, while a proposal for a complete upgrade has been submitted to the head office.
On late-night access to Marine Drive, Cuffe Parade Police Inspector (Detection) Prashant Nerkar said: “Asking people to vacate the Marine Drive promenade late at night is purely a precautionary measure. There is no intention to restrict citizens from using a public space. Our personnel do this to prevent any untoward incident and ensure the safety of people, particularly at late-night hours.”
The BMC road department also said potholes are repaired using mastic asphalt and that citizens can report road problems through its designated grievance platforms.
Source: Mid-day
