Damaged Gutters On Juhu Tara Road Raise Safety Fears; BMC Promises Inspection After Viral Complaint
A viral social media video highlighting broken and exposed gutter covers along Juhu Tara Road has reignited concerns over civic maintenance in Mumbai. The footage, posted on X by user Sachin Patankar, shows several damaged drain covers scattered across a stretch of the busy road, creating potential hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. In the […]
BMC Demolishes Dangerous Vikhroli Foot Overbridge, Pedestrians Left Crossing Busy Road
January 27, 2026: After months of delay and mounting safety concerns, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished the foot overbridge (FOB) at Vikhroli, previously declared structurally unsafe. The ageing bridge, which served thousands of daily commuters, had been closed after inspections revealed serious defects. “Every time we passed under or over the bridge, there […]
Bandra East Skywalk To Open By December-End After Bombay HC Criticises BMC For ‘Municipal Lethargy’
November 04, 2025: The long-delayed Bandra East skywalk project, connecting the Bandra railway station to the MHADA office and the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), is now set to open for public use by the end of December, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The civic body has fast-tracked the project following sharp criticism from […]
Nepeansea Road Residents Push For Continuous Footpaths After Fatal Accident
September 30, 2025: The death of a 75-year-old woman in August on Malabar Hill’s B G Kher Road has spurred residents of Nepeansea Road into action, demanding safer pedestrian infrastructure. The woman was trapped between a BEST bus and a parked car, an accident attributed to the absence of continuous footpaths. In response, the Nepeansea […]
BMC Greenlights JVLR Four-Lane Underpass For Safer, Faster Commutes
September 12, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the construction of a four-lane underpass at the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) junction to reduce traffic congestion and enhance pedestrian safety. Modeled on the Metro Cinema underpass in Marine Lines, the project aims to ensure smoother vehicular flow and safer pedestrian crossings in one of […]
HC Pulls Up BMC For Failing To Complete Bandra East Foot Overbridge
August 23, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to clarify its position on the stalled Bandra East foot overbridge (FOB) project before the court considers passing any adverse orders against it. The bridge is intended to connect Bandra railway station with the Kalanagar junction, a key link to […]
City’s New Bridges Prioritise Vehicles, Neglect Pedestrian Safety
June 28, 2025: As Mumbai unveils a series of newly constructed road bridges, residents and urban planners are raising serious concerns about the systematic exclusion of pedestrian infrastructure. Recent structures such as the Vikhroli Road Bridge, the Reay Road Bridge, and the soon-to-be-opened Carnac Bridge have all drawn criticism for being built without proper footpaths […]
Mumbai Subway Closures Push Commuters Into Traffic Chaos
June 23, 2025: Commuters in South Mumbai are raising alarm over prolonged closures of key pedestrian subway entry points at the busy Five Road Junction near Metro Cinema. With Entry/Exit points 3 and 9 sealed for weeks, pedestrians—including students and persons with disabilities—are forced to brave heavy traffic to cross the junction. The pedestrian subway, […]
Footpaths, Not Flyovers: Why Our Cities Must Prioritise Pedestrian Infrastructure
One of the most pressing urban problems emerging in recent years is the alarming shortage of safe, proper footpaths for pedestrians in Indian cities. Nowhere is this more discernible than in Mumbai, which has recorded the highest number of road accidents in Maharashtra. According to a city traffic police report, hit-and-run cases rose by 38% […]
Study Reveals Why Mumbai Ranks Among The World’s Least Walkable Cities
A recent global study conducted by Compare the Market has ranked Mumbai among the bottom ten cities worldwide for walkability. Despite offering one of the most affordable public transport systems globally, the city faces significant challenges that restrict pedestrian movement and safety. Mumbai’s public transport fares, at approximately Rs 20, are among the cheapest, second […]