പണി പാളിയതല്ല; ഇവിടുത്തെ റോഡ് ഇങ്ങനെയാണ്; നാലുവരി പാത പെട്ടന്ന് രണ്ടു വരിയാകുന്നു; വിചിത്രം

A newly constructed flyover in Mira-Bhayandar, Mumbai, has sparked a heated debate on social media after photos showed it narrowing from four lanes to two lanes abruptly. While the Congress party criticized the Mahayuti government for poor engineering and risking commuters' lives, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) clarified that it is an intentional design. According to MMRDA, the flyover is part of a larger plan where two lanes will eventually extend towards Bhayandar West across the railway lines, while the current two lanes serve Bhayandar East. Authorities claim the design aims to ease traffic at one of the region's busiest junctions. However, the lack of immediate connectivity has led to bottlenecks and public outcry. This "engineering marvel" has become a focal point for political satire ahead of upcoming local elections in Maharashtra. Experts suggest that clearer signage and phased opening could have avoided the confusion. The project is linked to the ongoing Metro Line 9 work in the Mumbai metropolitan region. Residents remain skeptical about the timeline for the second phase of the flyover. This incident highlights the challenges of urban infrastructure planning in densely populated areas of 2026 Mumbai.