Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Mumbai's BKC Cycle Tracks Removed for Road Expansion
The government in Mumbai is removing the bike lanes in a busy area called BKC.
This is to make the roads wider and ease heavy traffic, especially during rush hours.
They are taking the bike lanes away to add space for cars.
The plan is to make it faster to get around by reducing wait times in traffic.
This project aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
MMRDA is dismantling the bicycle track in Mumbai's BKC.
The project aims to widen roads by converting the cycle track into vehicular lanes.
The decision was made due to severe traffic congestion in BKC, particularly during peak hours.
The existing cycle track cost ₹60 crore to build, with 9 km completed by 2021.
Authorities expect reduced commute times and lower emissions after the road expansion.
- Who
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
- What
- Dismantling of cycle tracks for road expansion.
- When
- Starting August 2025
- Where
- Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve traffic flow.
Advocates for Cycle Tracks
Advocates for Road Expansion
Road Space Prioritization
Advocates for Cycle Tracks
Focus on sustainable transport and safety.
Advocates for Road Expansion
Prioritize vehicle traffic flow and road capacity.
- Project
- Road widening and cycle track removal
- Location
- Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai
- Objective
- Reduce traffic congestion
- Cycle track cost
- ₹60 crore
- Cycle track completion
- 9 km by 2021
- Expected Peak Hour Travel Time Reduction
- From 25 minutes to 15 minutes
