The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a significant increase in contracts for restoring roads affected by utility excavations, primarily due to the accelerated rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure in Mumbai. The chief engineer (Roads and Traffic) has submitted a proposal to revise the estimated project costs for seven zones from ₹259.13 crore to ₹618 crore, with the actual contract value increasing from ₹243.52 crore to ₹583.02 crore. This rise in excavation work follows directives from the union ministry of petroleum and natural gas aimed at ensuring a steady supply of household fuel amid geopolitical disruptions. The Maharashtra government has also mandated urgent implementation of PNG works. The BMC's proposal indicates that payments for trench reinstatement will be structured, with 80% released upon completion and the remaining 20% tied to a three-year defect liability period. Funding for these increases will be sourced from advance deposits and recovery from utility agencies, with budget provisions planned for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 fiscal years. Approval for the proposal will be sought from the Standing Committee under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.