Mrinaltai Gore Flyover Faces Immediate Backlash Over Construction Quality
Mrinaltai Gore Flyover draws flak within a day of inauguration
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The newly inaugurated Mrinaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon, built at ₹247.97 crore, has faced swift criticism for its uneven road surface and alleged poor construction quality, prompting calls for accountability from citizens and politicians alike.
- 01The flyover, spanning 750 meters, took nearly eight years to complete, with costs rising by 45% from the original estimate.
- 02Critics, including politicians and citizens, have raised concerns about visible wear and patchwork on the road surface.
- 03Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials defended the construction, attributing unevenness to expansion joints and claiming the road will smooth out with use.
- 04This incident is part of a pattern, with previous BMC projects also facing criticism shortly after inauguration.
- 05RTI activist Anil Galgali has called for a detailed report from the BMC regarding the project's delays and cost escalations.
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The Mrinaltai Gore Flyover in Goregaon has drawn significant criticism less than 24 hours after its inauguration due to concerns over construction quality. Built at a cost of ₹247.97 crore, the 750-meter flyover took nearly eight years to complete, with costs escalating nearly 45% from the initial estimate. Videos circulating on social media show an uneven road surface, prompting backlash from citizens, activists, and political leaders, including Aaditya Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad. They have questioned the quality of the work, with Gaikwad expressing fears that the road may develop craters after rain. In response, BMC officials defended the construction, stating that the unevenness is due to expansion joints designed to manage temperature changes and traffic loads. They insisted that the road surface, made of mastic asphalt, will smooth out over time. This situation is not unique, as other BMC projects have faced similar criticisms shortly after their completion.
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The quality issues raised regarding the flyover could affect daily commuters in Goregaon, potentially leading to road safety concerns.
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