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Belapur Station Roads Face Lighting Gaps, Safety Concerns
Some roads near Belapur Railway Station are not bright enough at night.
Residents say these roads are used by many people walking to nearby homes and colonies.
They reported that four of six lights on one stretch do not work.
The other two lights are reportedly too dim to light the ground properly.
Women, students and people travelling alone are especially worried.
Police said they patrol the area but agreed that more light would help keep it orderly and safer.
Civic officials said most lights in Belapur work and that old lights on Income Tax Road will be replaced.
Residents want the broken lights repaired and all station approach roads properly illuminated.
Residents say poorly lit roads connect Belapur station with Agroli village, Income Tax Colony and Urban Haat.
Of six reported street lights on one affected stretch, four are non-functional and two are too dim.
Women, students and solo commuters have raised concerns about walking through poorly lit areas after dark.
Police said patrols continue but requested better illumination, especially near the Parsik Hill water tank.
NMMC officials said Belapur’s overall malfunction rate is 1% to 2% and that old lights on Income Tax Road are due for replacement.
- Who
- Belapur residents, commuters, police and NMMC engineering officials are involved.
- What
- Residents have reported non-functional or inadequate street lighting on roads approaching Belapur Railway Station.
- Where
- Affected stretches include routes between Agroli village, Income Tax Colony, Urban Haat and Belapur Railway Station, including the area near the Parsik Hill water tank.
- When
- The problem is most significant after sunset, during evening and night travel.
- Why
- Poor illumination reduces visibility and has raised concerns about commuter safety and law and order.
Residents and Police
Civic Officials
Extent of the lighting problem
Residents and Police
Residents say key station approach roads remain poorly lit, with four of six lights out and two too dim; police also identified inadequate lighting as a concern near the Parsik Hill water tank.
Civic Officials
NMMC engineering officials said Belapur has around 6,500 street lights and that only about 1% to 2% may malfunction, with complaints addressed promptly.
Need for immediate action
Residents and Police
Residents want authorities to inspect the affected stretches, restore broken lights and improve illumination along pedestrian routes.
Civic Officials
Officials said old lights on Income Tax Road are scheduled for replacement and that a proposal is underway for the Agoli bridge.
Key facts
- Affected station
- Belapur Railway Station
- Reported lights on one stretch
- Six street lights
- Reportedly non-functional
- Four of the six lights
- Reportedly inadequate
- Two lights are described as too dim to illuminate the ground
- Most concerned commuters
- Women, girl students and passengers travelling alone after dark
- Police position
- Regular patrols continue, but better lighting is needed
- Civic response
- Old lights on Income Tax Road are due for replacement; a proposal is also underway for the Agoli bridge
Quotes
A senior NMMC engineering official
NMMC engineering department official describing maintenance and replacement plans.
“There are a total of six street lights here. One has two lamps and the remaining five have one lamp each. Of these, four are completely out of order. The other two are so dim that the light does not even reach the ground. Essentially, the stretch remains poorly lit after dark.”
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“Belapur has around 6,500 street lights, of which around 1% to 2% may malfunction. These are repaired immediately. Meanwhile, the street lights on Income Tax Road are due to be replaced as they are quite old. A proposal for the same is underway for the Agoli bridge as well.”
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