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Mumbai Toll Route Draws Safety Concerns Over 150 Potholes
A road in Mumbai has more than 150 potholes even though drivers pay a toll to use it.
The damaged section is about 5–6 km long.
Cars and three-wheelers pay ₹40, while larger vehicles pay more.
Part of the road is closed because a bridge over Kharu Creek was found to be weak.
This forces vehicles to take longer diversions.
Truck drivers say the potholes can damage vehicles and cause accidents.
Two-wheeler riders may face greater danger at night.
Transporters say officials promised repairs before Ganpati immersion but want a lasting fix.
The 5–6 km Reay Road–Wadala-Mahul route has more than 150 potholes.
Motorists pay tolls ranging from ₹40 to ₹90 on the route.
Nearly 1 km is closed after the Kharu Creek bridge was deemed weak.
Diversions have increased congestion, fuel use, travel time and repair costs.
Transporters say the road needs permanent repairs and poses accident risks, especially at night.
- Who
- Motorists, truck drivers and other transporters using the route; the Mumbai Port Authority manages the roads.
- What
- A toll road has more than 150 potholes, while part of the route remains closed because of a weak bridge.
- Where
- The Reay Road–Wadala-Mahul route in Mumbai, including the Kharu Creek bridge area.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific date; transporters said they were assured repairs before Ganpati immersion.
- Why
- Potholes and the bridge closure are causing safety risks, congestion, higher fuel use, longer travel times and increased vehicle-repair costs.
Key facts
- Road stretch
- Approximately 5–6 km
- Reported potholes
- More than 150
- Car and three-wheeler toll
- ₹40
- Heavy vehicle toll
- ₹60 for trucks and buses
- Trailer toll
- ₹90
- Daily traffic
- More than 500 heavy vehicles and hundreds of other vehicles
- Road authority
- Mumbai Port Authority
Quotes
Raman Khosla
Coordinator of the Maharashtra Transport Action Committee
“We have repeatedly complained about the potholes and the partially closed route. Repair and fuel costs have increased, apart from traffic congestion. We recently met the chairman and were assured that the road would be repaired before Ganpati immersion. But a permanent solution is needed.”
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