Mumbai's key highways set for Rs 165 crore overhaul with micro-surfacing tech
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put forward a plan to carry out major repairs on two key highways in Mumbai. Using micro-surfacing technology, the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) and Western Express Highway (WEH) will undergo extensive restoration. The proposal is set to be reviewed at the Standing Committee meeting this Wednesday. The EEH stretches over 19 kilometres and features a wider carriageway at 60 metres across. For its upgrades, the BMC has allocated Rs 77.14 crore. Meanwhile, the WEH covers 26 kilometres with an average width of 42 metres, receiving Rs 87.80 crore for resurfacing work. Together, the total estimated cost for these repairs amounts to Rs 164.94 crore.
Micro-surfacing will be applied to the main carriageways of both highways to fix surface wear. Additionally, several critical bridges will be restored using mastic asphalt. On the EEH, these include Kurla, Cheda Nagar, Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, and Airoli Junction. For the WEH, the bridges undergoing repairs are Vakola, Aarey, Dattapada, National Park, and Rawal Pada. The proposed works aim to address long-standing deterioration on two of Mumbai’s busiest routes. If approved, the funding will cover both micro-surfacing and bridge repairs across the highways. The Standing Committee’s decision on Wednesday will determine whether the project moves forward.
