27/08/2026
Mumbai, August 27, 2026: BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has directed officials to prepare detailed plans to streamline footpaths and traffic movement around railway stations in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs during peak hours.
Bhide inspected pedestrian-friendly initiatives in Mulund, Bhandup, Kanjurmarg and Ghatkopar during a three-hour field visit.
Under the Accessible Footpath policy, BMC is removing encroachments and improving pedestrian access. In Mulund West, priority has been given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road, where footpaths will be made easier to use.
At Bhandup West station, a traffic plan will be prepared for smooth BEST bus movement. Alternative spaces will be provided to 94 shopkeepers to clear footpaths.
In Kanjurmarg West, 24 shops will be removed and occupants rehabilitated. A further 53 shops will be cleared in subsequent phases. Around 20.50 km of footpaths across 14 routes in S Ward will be made pedestrian-friendly.
In Ghatkopar’s Pantnagar, encroachments along five roads will be removed, opening nearly 3 km of footpaths.
Bhide also ordered strict action against illegal hawkers, regular waste collection, CCTV monitoring and measures to eliminate garbage-vulnerable points.
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