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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues its large-scale road concretisation project, replacing asphalt and paver surfaces with concrete across Mumbai's island city and suburbs. So far, over 1,330 km of roads have been completed under two phases of the initiative, which targets more than 2,050 km in total. As civic authorities prepare estimates for a proposed next phase costing around INR 2,500 crore, political leaders have raised concerns over coordination issues, unfinished work, and tender transparency. The project remains a key step in improving city roads and commuter safety.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is steadily progressing with its citywide plan to strengthen and upgrade Mumbai's road infrastructure through concrete surfacing. The programme, aimed at reducing potholes and ensuring longer-lasting roads, involves replacing asphalt and paver block surfaces with concrete across both the island city and suburban areas. The project was initiated under directions from the then chief minister and current deputy chief minister, with an estimated investment of INR 12,000 crore for initial phases. Advertisement
Civic officials explained that work on the first two phases is still ongoing. Phase I covered around 324 km across 698 roads, while Phase II involves 377 km over 1,420 roads. Combined, over 1,333 km of roads have been concretised so far, forming a significant portion of the planned 2,050 km network. Authorities are focusing on completing pending stretches ahead of the monsoon to ensure minimum disruption to traffic and public transport.
In parallel, the BMC is preparing estimates for a potential next phase, expected to cost about INR 2,500 crore. Officials said the planning involves identifying new stretches for concretisation, assessing technical requirements, and ensuring budgets and tendering procedures comply with municipal regulations. The upcoming phase aims to accelerate the expansion of concrete roads to improve durability and reduce maintenance frequency.
Despite progress, political leaders and civic observers have raised concerns over execution and coordination. Some newly concretised roads have had to be reopened for utility work or infrastructure upgrades shortly after completion, raising questions about planning efficiency. A recent example cited was a section of St Andrew's Road in Bandra West, where excavation followed soon after road completion due to a pumping station upgrade.
There have also been objections regarding tender transparency, particularly a contract worth about INR 3,200 crore for road works in the western suburbs. Opposition figures called for closer scrutiny to ensure equitable contractor selection. Civic officials have stated that all work will follow regulatory norms, with completion timelines being a priority alongside quality and safety standards.
Additionally, municipal authorities are coordinating with utility departments to reduce repeated digging and ensure long-term usability of the concretised roads. The administration aims to achieve a balance between rapid project execution and minimizing inconvenience to city residents and commuters.
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