Mumbai: BMC Sets May 31 Deadline for Road Concreting; Inspections Ramp Up

Mumbai – Following criticism over the quality of newly concretized roads, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar conducted a late-night inspection of road concreting works in Malad (West) and Andheri. The inspection, carried out on the night of February 27, 2025, covered key locations, including Ramchandra Marg, Evershine Nagar Road, and Model Town Road.

During the visit, Bangar emphasized the urgency of completing the work before the monsoon, setting a firm deadline of May 31, 2025. He instructed contractors to ensure the highest quality standards and to execute the work seamlessly from junction to junction.

To enhance transparency, he directed that information boards at work sites must prominently display key project details, including start and completion dates, project duration, road dimensions, and work locations.

A detailed discussion was held with representatives from IIT Mumbai and the Quality Management & Control Institute regarding technical challenges in the concreting process. Additionally, the quality management team’s manpower was verified via video call.

Several technical tests—including cement concrete cube tests, slump tests, and cone tests—were conducted on-site to assess the quality of the work.

The BMC is investing ₹12,000 crore to concretize nearly 800 kilometers of roads across Mumbai. Under Phase 1, the corporation is focused on 324 km of roadwork, aiming for completion by May 31, 2025. However, complaints about cracks appearing on newly concretized roads in several parts of the city have raised concerns.

The inspection was attended by Chief Engineer (Roads & Traffic) Girish Nikam, Deputy Chief Engineer (Western Suburbs) Sanjay Borse, IIT Mumbai Professor Solomon, and representatives from the Quality Control Institute.