BMC to Repair Flyovers Of Cities by February 2026

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads Maharashtra’s Urban Development Department, announced on Tuesday that all flyovers in Mumbai will be repaired and resurfaced by February 2026.

Shinde said a dedicated quality control room staffed with experts would be set up to monitor the work. The directives were issued during a meeting called to review the poor condition of Mumbai’s flyovers, attended by senior state government officials and heads of various civic and infrastructure bodies.

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) maintains five flyovers, while MEPL, a private firm, oversees 19. In addition, 42 flyovers under the BMC’s jurisdiction will also be resurfaced.

Shinde added that the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) would be resurfaced whenever required.
Officials noted that Shinde has frequently raised concerns about the poor riding quality of the Lalbaug flyover.

In a recent interaction with party workers, he urged them to identify pothole-ridden roads and flyovers and ensure timely repairs. The opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) has repeatedly criticised the state government over the poor condition of roads.

MSRDC Managing Director Anil Kumar Gaikwad, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, and MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee attended the meeting.

Projects Under Way

BKC–LBS Marg Connector:
An elevated connector between the Bandra-Kurla Complex and the LBS Marg flyovers is 85% complete and may be finished by December 2025, one year ahead of schedule.

Y-Bridge to JJ Flyover:
The BMC has floated a tender for an ₹805-crore cable-stayed flyover connecting these two points to ease traffic in Lalbaug and Mazgaon. Completion is expected by March 2026.

New LBS Marg Flyover:
A new flyover has been proposed along LBS Marg in Ghatkopar West, connecting Kalpana Talkies to Pankhe Shah Dargah, to improve traffic flow in the eastern suburbs.

Restoration and Maintenance

Citywide resurfacing:
All city flyovers will be resurfaced immediately, with completion targeted for February 2026.

Quality control:
A dedicated team will oversee repair and resurfacing work to ensure adherence to quality standards.

BMC stepping in:
To address potholes and improve riding conditions, the BMC has already begun resurfacing some flyovers originally maintained by MSRDC.