Mumbai’s Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover Was Sending Bikers Skidding — BMC Just Fixed It, Watch Video | Mumbai-news News

Last Updated:September 01, 2026, 09:17 IST

A new Mumbai flyover is raising an unusual road-safety concern. Bikers are losing grip on its smooth surface. Here’s how the BMC has responded

Poor traction on wet roads is leaving bikers vulnerable to skidding on the newly opened flyover arm. (Representative Image)

Mumbai News: A newly opened flyover stretch in Mumbai has come under scrutiny after motorists reported two-wheelers losing traction on its surface, with the problem becoming more pronounced when the road is wet.

The concern relates to the arm connecting the flyover network with Relief Road in Goregaon West. Regular users of the route have called for the road surface to be treated to provide better traction and reduce the possibility of vehicles skidding.

Rs 248-Crore Arm Opened On June 6

The four-lane, 750-metre arm was thrown open to traffic on June 6, almost six years after the project was originally delayed. The Rs 248-crore stretch connects the existing flyover system to Ram Mandir Road and Relief Road in Goregaon West.

According to a report in Mid-day, the opening was followed by complaints about the condition of the carriageway. Motorists reported encountering sections that were uneven, along with loose grit and patches on the road.

Wet Conditions Make Skidding Worse

Karan Jotwani, a member of the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association (LOCA), visited the flyover on Friday and observed two-wheelers struggling for traction on the Relief Road-bound arm.

According to Jotwani, the problem was particularly noticeable on wet portions of the carriageway. He said he saw two people fall from their motorcycles during his visit. “Due to the continuous movement of vehicles, including heavy vehicles, on the newly opened arm of the Mrinaltai Gore flyover towards Relief Road, the road surface at several places has become extremely smooth, causing two-wheelers to skid. On Friday, I saw two people fall from their bikes because of the smooth surface. The authorities should come up with a solution and make the stretch slightly rougher to prevent bikers and other vehicles from skidding,” said Jotwani.

He said the authorities should examine the surface and introduce measures that would give vehicles greater grip.

A bike rider said the problem becomes more concerning at locations where the road has sharp turns, especially when riders encounter a wet surface. “With the road surface becoming increasingly smooth at several spots, two-wheeler riders are facing skidding issues, especially when the road is wet. The flyover also has sharp turns, which makes the situation more risky. The BMC should come up with a solution to make the surface safer and prevent vehicles from skidding,” said Kawade.

BMC Installs Rumblers, Undertakes Surface Work

The BMC was informed about the complaints by mid-day. A senior civic official said steps would be taken to address the concerns.

Meanwhile, rumblers have been installed along the stretch to reduce the possibility of vehicles hitting the crash barrier. The civic body has also undertaken corrective work on the slippery sections of the road.

The measures follow repeated incidents involving two-wheelers, trucks and other vehicles, which were reportedly linked to the highly slippery surface.

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