Eknath Shinde Says Mumbai Roads Will Be Pothole-Free by April 2027

Mumbai road’s : People who use Mumbai’s roads might finally have something to look forward to. The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, said that all of Mumbai’s roads will be made of concrete and have no potholes by April 2027. He told the media on Tuesday that his government has been working hard to fix the city’s roads since they took over in 2022.

Progress on Making Mumbai’s Roads Concrete

Shinde said that they are planning to make 700 kilometers of city roads concrete, and work has already started on 400 kilometers of them. He said, “Between December 2026 and March or April 2027, all of Mumbai’s roads will be concrete.”

To stop the roads from getting damaged often because of repairs, they are putting special pipes next to these concrete roads. Shinde said this is to make the roads last longer and be more convenient for people living in the city.

Political Opposition Criticizes the Deadline

Even though this news gives hope for better roads in Mumbai, some people are not so sure. People from the opposition and regular citizens have criticized the changing deadlines and are worried about how the work will be done.

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of parliament, made a sarcastic comment on social media, saying, “This joke keeps repeating itself.” Janak Keshriya, a leader from another political party, questioned if the project was reliable, saying, “The dates keep changing… because the contracts were given to companies that didn’t have experience.”

Preparing for the Rainy Season

To get ready for the monsoon season, Shinde said they are speeding up the road work. He said, “Concrete roads are being built everywhere. After May 31, there will be no digging on the roads, and all the potholes will be fixed. We are working to make things easier for people. Mumbai will be pothole-free.”

Shinde also said that his instructions to finish the project quickly are being followed, and they are focusing on preventing potholes and making the roads smooth for people to travel on.

Nitin Gadkari Stresses Quality and Infrastructure

Nitin Gadkari, a government minister, also talked about India’s infrastructure at an event in Mumbai. He said that building world-class infrastructure is important to make India a “global leader” and achieve the country’s economic goals.

Gadkari promised that they will not compromise on quality for the Mumbai road project. He said, “Companies must maintain excellent quality, or they will be blacklisted or face legal problems. We are working openly, and there have been no accusations of corruption so far.”

Gadkari also mentioned tolls, saying that a new policy will be introduced soon to address people’s concerns, especially on national highways.

Key Points

• Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, promised that Mumbai road’s will be made of concrete and have no potholes by April 2027.
• Work is happening on 400 kilometers of the 700 kilometers of concrete roads planned for the city. Special pipes are being installed to prevent future road damage.
• Opposition leaders and citizens have criticized the delayed deadlines and inexperienced contractors.
• Shinde promised that all potholes will be fixed after May 31, and they are focusing on making the roads last before the monsoon season.
• Nitin Gadkari emphasized the importance of building world-class infrastructure and maintaining quality in all projects.

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