Mumbai: Even when BMC has claimed to have filled more than 33,000 holes, BJP has accused the Civic body has spent more than Rs 14,000 per crater in repairs.
BJP further accused the BMC using ugly material to fill these holes, which had seen most of the material swept away and the crater reappeared.
TimesViewThthat Global City who aspires as Mumbai cannot resolve the problem of its hole for years reflect seriously at the city administration.
Every year, BMC spends hundreds of crores on road maintenance and repairs, but the hole reappears wholeheartedly.
In the civil corridor, it is known that there is a Nexus between several civilian officials and road contractors.
An independent committee is needed to improve responsibility and check the quality of the road.
“BMC issued a tender worth Rs 48 Crore to fill the hole.
They gave a tender for Rs 2 Crore per ward for 24 wards.
Overall, until September 11, they have filled 33,000 holes.
This means the total cost to repair each hole is Rs 14,545.
Despite the amount of exorbitant, the city is full of holes, “said BJP Corporator Vinod Mishra.
Last week, BMC said in the last five months, until September 11, it has filled 33,156 holes.
Mishra said there must be an audit from Rs 48 Crore spent to fill the hole.
“Apart from this false claim, all important roads in this city have holes.
BMC data is a joke.
At least there are 100 holes on each arterial road, and don’t talk about smaller walks in the residential area.
Public money will go down the shared hole with a harassed commuter, “Mishra said.
Some roads in the city continue to be full of holes, which leads to big traffic growters.
Commuting, a group of citizens and canporators has shown that some important intersections are full of holes, slow down traffic.
While a number of motorists have complained of holes along the busy Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Road, some say the seizure near Nahur station connecting the Mulund-Goregaon link to the Eastern Express highway is also in bad condition.
In the West Malad, the hole at the intersection of S v Coint and Ramchandra Lane has been filled in such a way that stretches become uneven and risky for users.
Traffic departments spread additional personnel on stretches where they will often be reported.
Officials say from now on, all roads that are wider than six meters will be converted to ensure fewer holes.
“We will reconstruct all roads that are wider than six meters in gradual way of cement concrete instead of asphalt.
This will ensure even small streets are free from Pothole,” said an BMC official.
“BMC has spent Crore Rs 48 and now wants to spend more money to fill the remaining holes.
BMC fills the hole and the next day they reappear.
Filling the hole has become a exercise to make money for BMC,” said Mishra.
When contacted, the Supplementary City Commissioner (project) P Velatu refused to comment on the cost of filling the hole.