BMC Fines Contractor for Delay in Mumbai's Goregaon-Mulund Link Road Project

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation fined a contractor Rs 50 lakh for delaying a flyover in the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project. With 75% of the work completed, the project aims to link Mumbai's suburbs by May 31. Utility obstacles are being managed, and tunnel excavation is advancing.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied a fine of Rs 50 lakh on a contractor for delays in the flyover construction between Dindoshi Court and Film City, which falls under the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. This decision came after a review by Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar.

The GMLR aims to connect Mumbai's western and eastern suburbs efficiently. The project includes a 1.26-km elevated flyover, with 75% of the work already completed. Challenges such as water pipelines, sewer lines, and a power transformer are currently obstructing the approach road construction near Film City.

Work on the tunnels is also progressing, with excavation of the launching shaft completed. Two tunnel-boring machines are set to be lowered into position, facilitated by cranes on site. The project timeline indicates these activities should commence by March 10, as directed by officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)