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Residents of Jogeshwari West are actively urging candidates in the upcoming civic elections to address the ongoing noise pollution from the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray flyover. The flyover, partially open since 2015 and running close to homes, exposes locals to constant traffic noise. Despite repeated appeals to the civic body and a legal notice sent to the BMC commissioner, no noise barriers have been installed. Residents are now focusing on candidates who commit to resolving this issue along with other civic concerns like potholes, water supply, and sewage.
Residents of Jogeshwari West are highlighting noise pollution from the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray flyover and pressing candidates in the upcoming civic elections to take action. The flyover, partially operational since 2015, runs for over 2.2 kilometres and is situated very close to residential buildings, exposing families to constant traffic noise and honking. Local residents say this issue has been persistent for years and affects daily life and well-being. Advertisement
For nearly four years, residents have formally requested the installation of noise barriers along the flyover. They have approached the K-West ward office and the chief engineer (Bridges) multiple times and have also sent letters to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner seeking intervention. After receiving no response, residents went further and served a legal notice to the civic body to prompt action.
Residents noted that the absence of elected corporators in recent years, with the civic body being administered by officials, contributed to delayed action on their complaints. They now view the upcoming elections as an opportunity to engage candidates on this unresolved issue. Candidates are being asked to commit to reducing noise pollution in addition to addressing other civic problems like potholes, water supply, and sewage management.
Political parties including Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party, Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Samajwadi Party, and Republican Party of India (Athawale) are all contesting in Ward 63, which includes the affected areas of Jogeshwari East. Residents have questioned why other flyovers in the city have noise barriers while theirs does not, emphasizing the daily hardship caused by traffic noise.
Last year, a Right to Information application revealed a vague response from the BMC, which cited technical reasons for not installing noise barriers. While candidates are campaigning on common civic issues, many residents believe most are first-time contestants unfamiliar with local problems. They say they will support candidates who make clear, practical commitments to address the flyover's noise.
The flyover's second phase, still under construction, will extend over the JVLR flyover and the future Metro Line before ending at the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road. Residents, however, state that this extension has not reduced the noise they endure daily and urge candidates to prioritize mitigation measures.
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