Motorists and daily commuters in suburban Mumbai raised urgent safety concerns after multiple two-wheeler riders skidded on the newly resurfaced Mrinaltai Gore flyover following monsoon showers.
The elevated road corridor, which connects Goregaon East and West across the Western Express Highway, was recently reopened after asphalt resurfacing. However, two-wheeler riders reported that rainwater combined with smooth mastic asphalt created an excessively slick road surface with insufficient tire traction, causing dozens of minor skidding accidents and severe traffic delays during morning rush hours. Commuters took to social media to alert fellow drivers and urge municipal authorities to take corrective action.
In response to commuter complaints, Mumbai Traffic Police deployed officers to manage vehicular flow and erected warning barriers to reduce vehicle speeds along the flyover. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation directed highway engineering contractors to immediately carry out surface grooving and texture milling to improve road grip in wet conditions.
Civic officials confirmed that safety rectification work would be completed promptly to prevent further accidents along the busy transit bridge.
The Mrinaltai Gore flyover serves as an indispensable arterial link for daily commuters travelling between the Western Express Highway and the SV Road transit corridor in Goregaon. Commuter forums and motorists’ associations urged the municipal administration to implement stringent skid-resistance standards on all future flyover resurfacing contracts to ensure road textures remain durable under Mumbai’s intense monsoon downpours.
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