Mumbai’s business hub, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), is ditching its underused cycle tracks. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is now shifting focus to easing motor traffic.
What’s Changing?
A new traffic plan is in motion:
- Roads will be widened.
- Existing cycle tracks will be removed.
- A one-way traffic system will be introduced.
This move aims to ease congestion, especially during peak hours.
Why the Change?
According to MMRDA, the decision comes after repeated complaints from daily commuters and traffic police.
The current cycle lanes are largely unused. In contrast, vehicle traffic in BKC keeps growing.
One-Way Is the Way
MMRDA plans to make several roads one-way, including:
Mumbai’s business hub, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), is ditching its underused cycle tracks. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is now shifting focus to easing motor traffic.
What’s Changing?
A new traffic plan is in motion:
- Roads will be widened.
- Existing cycle tracks will be removed.
- A one-way traffic system will be introduced.
This move aims to ease congestion, especially during peak hours.
Why the Change?
According to MMRDA, the decision comes after repeated complaints from daily commuters and traffic police.
The current cycle lanes are largely unused. In contrast, vehicle traffic in BKC keeps growing.
One-Way Is the Way
MMRDA plans to make several roads one-way, including:
- Roads around Jio World Drive
- Routes near Bharat Diamond Bourse
- LBS Marg–MTNL junction stretch
The traffic police is already on board with this proposal.
Cycle Lanes: A Failed Experiment?
The cycle tracks, once seen as a green transport solution, have remained deserted.
Reasons include:
- Poor connectivity
- Lack of dedicated bikes
- Heat and dust
With this revamp, these lanes will be merged into motorable roads.
Detailed surveys are underway. The new road plans will be finalised soon.
MMRDA says it is working closely with the traffic department for smooth implementation.
