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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a policy to manage Mumbai's Western and Eastern Express Highways, which are around 25 kilometers each. The plan suggests consistent maintenance of central medians, better management of road work, measures to reduce traffic jams, and clear rules for advertisements along the highways. It has been sent to the municipal commissioner for review. The policy comes after repeated concerns over traffic congestion, irregular maintenance, and unclear rules for advertisements on these busy commuter routes.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has drafted a policy to improve the management of Mumbai's Western and Eastern Express Highways. The plan aims to reduce traffic congestion, ensure proper maintenance of the roads, and provide clear rules for advertisements. Advertisement
The policy proposes building underpasses at key traffic points and controlling access to certain parts of the highways to allow smoother movement of vehicles. It also suggests that maintenance of central medians, which was previously handled by different agencies, be managed in a consistent way to keep the roads organized and neat.
The draft includes specific measures such as coordinating road repair schedules, ensuring uniform maintenance across the highways, controlling access at busy intersections, and regulating advertisement boards along the routes. These steps are designed to make traffic flow smoother, reduce confusion, and maintain the roads in good condition for daily commuters.
The Western and Eastern Express Highways are among Mumbai's busiest roads, connecting suburbs with central areas. They have faced traffic jams, irregular maintenance, and unclear advertisement rules in the past. Previous efforts by the BMC included scheduled repairs and partial regulation of hoardings, but these highways still faced challenges because different agencies managed different sections.
The draft policy has been sent to the municipal commissioner for approval. Once adopted, it will provide clear guidelines for maintenance, traffic flow, and advertisements on these two key highways, helping the BMC improve the overall commuting experience in the city.
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