The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to revitalize a neglected 400-meter stretch beneath the Seepz flyover and the adjacent area on Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) at Seepz Gate-3 with a project costing INR 2.9 crore. The comprehensive plan aims to transform the space into a vibrant hub, featuring walkways, gardens, amphitheatre-like seating, captivating murals, and a vertical garden. Tenders have been invited for this initiative, recognizing the strategic location's high visibility and heavy traffic. The project intends to create a recreational haven for nearby industrial workers, with marked lanes, thermoplastic paint, and artistic elements paying homage to the area's industrial heritage. While residents applaud the initiative, concerns about surrounding areas are raised, and BMC's broader vision includes similar revamps in other locations, promising a greener, more vibrant urban experience for Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to breathe new life into a neglected 400-meter stretch under the Seepz flyover and the adjacent area on Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) at Seepz Gate-3. This project will cost about Rs 2.9 crore and is aiming to transform the dull space into a vibrant hub for both residents and nearby industry workers.
BMC's comprehensive plan includes the creation of walkways, gardens, and amphitheater-like seating, complemented by captivating murals on the walls. Tenders have been called for starting this exciting venture.
A BMC official conveyed that the area beneath the bridge is presently not at its best. The official expressed a desire to enhance the entire space beneath the flyover and its surroundings. Emphasising the strategic location, characterised by high visibility and heavy traffic movement, the official highlighted the significance of this project. The goal is to transform the space into a recreational haven for nearby industrial workers, incorporating elements like greenery, innovative seating, walkways, and an amphitheater.
Among the highlights of the project is a vertical garden. The underpass is being developed with marked lanes and thermoplastic paint defining pedestrian areas. Murals depicting the industrial revolution and sculptures portraying the lives of workers will pay homage to the area's industrial heritage. Besides landscaping to enhance the aesthetics, footpaths will undergo stamp concreting. The BMC also intends to beautify the parking area for the traffic police chowky.
James John, a coordinator of NGO AGNI in K-East ward, expressed the belief that this improvement would contribute to creating a green lung, making the location a pleasant sight, especially for those visiting the police traffic booth under the bridge. According to him, it would be a great blessing if developed in the right way.
While residents laud the initiative, concerns about the condition of other surrounding areas are being raised. A resident of Sariput Nagar in Andheri, emphasises the need for BMC to address the poor condition of the service road from Seepz Gate-3 to Mahakali and tackle encroachments on service roads in the vicinity.
BMC's broader vision includes similar revamps in the pipeline for other areas. The space below the JJ flyover would get the iconic double-decker buses, which have been withdrawn from service, retrofitted into a cafeteria, art gallery, and library, adding a touch of creativity to the cityscape. As BMC unfolds these plans, Mumbai anticipates a refreshing facelift, promising a greener, more vibrant urban experience.
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