Archive · 29 Dec 2025
H West Ward Faces Traffic, Commercialization Issues
The H West ward in Mumbai, which includes posh areas like Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West, is facing several problems.
These include heavy traffic, commercialization of residential areas, parking issues, and poor footpaths.
Residents are hoping that the return of corporators will help address these issues.
Former corporators and residents have highlighted the need for better planning and enforcement of rules.
The ward is known for its active citizenry, and residents are looking forward to the upcoming elections to bring about positive changes.
H West ward, comprising Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West, faces issues like traffic, commercialization, and parking.
Residents are looking forward to the return of corporators to address their grievances.
Former corporators and residents highlight problems with road works, garbage, and poor footpaths.
The BJP won 3 of 6 seats in the 2017 elections, with key figures expected to run again.
Residents and corporators plan to address parking issues and improve public grounds for children.
- Who
- Residents and former corporators of H West ward
- What
- Issues with traffic, commercialization, and infrastructure
- When
- Ongoing issues, with elections upcoming
- Where
- H West ward, comprising Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West
- Why
- Rapid redevelopment, poor planning, and high population density
- Ward
- H West
- Areas
- Bandra, Khar, Santacruz West
- Key Issues
- Traffic, Commercialization, Parking, Road Works, Garbage
- Former Corporators
- Swapna Mhatre, Alka Kerkar, Hetal Gala, Asif Zakaria
- 2017 Election Results
- BJP won 3 of 6 seats
- Resident Concerns
- Poor footpaths, inadequate signage, garbage dumping
- Corporator Plans
- Address parking, public grounds for children, road works