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Residents of Old Kurla, New Kurla and Buddha Nagar have approached the Bombay High Court to halt construction work on a metro project alignment that they say will reduce road clearance to about 3.5 metres, risking serious traffic and safety issues on a key local artery. They argue that authorities such as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Mumbai civic bodies and metro officials have not addressed repeated safety concerns. Their plea follows heightened anxiety after a recent metro construction accident in Mulund, prompting calls for a safer solution.
Residents from different parts of Kurla have moved the Bombay High Court seeking a legal order to stop ongoing work on a metro project alignment that they believe could make a busy local road dangerously narrow. They are concerned that the design will leave a major connecting route with only about 3.5 metres of clearance beneath the elevated structure, potentially limiting space for vehicles, buses, and emergency services. Advertisement
Community representatives told the court that their objections have been raised repeatedly with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), metro authorities and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), but they feel their safety concerns have not been properly considered. They said their communications with officials, including elected representatives, have not resulted in changes to the plans.
Local leaders said they had approached MP Varsha Gaikwad, who took up the matter with higher authorities and made written representations about the alignment, yet they see little action on the ground to address the issues. They argue that the work should not continue until a safer alignment or alternative solution is agreed on that does not restrict road access.
Their petition specifically highlights the risk of restricted movement for emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire services, once the elevated metro structure is in place. They said this could delay essential services at times when quick response is critical. The residents also said that safety assurances they were given earlier have not materialised in practice.
The plea references heightened public anxiety after a metro construction accident in another part of the city, where a portion of an under construction metro pillar collapsed, killing one person and injuring others. They see this incident as a sign that work on such infrastructure must proceed with greater caution and safety planning.
In the court filing, residents stressed that the metro project is important for urban transport but should not proceed in a way that puts daily commuters and neighbourhood traffic at risk. They are asking the judiciary to ensure that community safety and access remain priorities in decisions about the metro project's alignment and execution.
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