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Mumbai's road concretisation work is resuming after a four-month pause caused by the monsoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to complete 574 partially concreted roads first, followed by 776 new roads. Since its launch in January 2023, just over half of the project has been completed, with Phase 1 covering 700 roads at 63.5% progress and Phase 2 covering 1,421 roads at 36.8%. The project focuses on durable roads while considering local conditions and resident convenience. Narrow or encroached roads may receive alternative treatments until conditions allow full concretisation.
After a four-month halt due to the monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the restart of road concretisation work across Mumbai. The initial focus will be on completing 574 roads that are partially concreted, before moving on to 776 additional roads that are yet to undergo work. Advertisement
The BMC has taken a measured approach to avoid inconveniencing residents. Roads narrower than 12 metres may not be concreted immediately, and areas where part of the road is encroached will see work postponed until encroachments are cleared. However, if there is significant local demand, the BMC may still proceed with the work. For roads temporarily excluded from concretisation, mastic asphalt will be used to maintain road quality.
According to the BMC, over half of the citywide road concretisation project, which started in January 2023, has been completed. Phase 1 of the project, covering 700 roads, is 63.53% done, while Phase 2, covering 1,421 roads, is 36.84% complete. Out of 2,121 roads, 771 have been fully concreted, 574 are partially completed, and 776 roads have yet to be started. A large number of partially completed roads, 360 in total, are in the western suburbs, while most of the remaining unconcreted roads are in the island city due to a previously cancelled contract.
The BMC?s updated policy allows for a flexible, case-by-case evaluation of roads based on local conditions and demand. For roads narrower than 12 metres with good subgrade quality and low traffic, ultra thin white topping (UTWT) may be used, where a thin layer of concrete is poured directly without digging. This ensures roads are improved efficiently without major disruption.
Residents in areas like Mount Mary and the A Ward had previously opposed concreting in roads they considered to be in good condition. The BMC now balances infrastructure needs with such concerns, aiming to enhance durability and reduce maintenance while minimizing inconvenience to the public.
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