Complete Pending Works on Mumbai-Nashik Highway Immediately – Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Thane : Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the immediate completion of all pending works on the Mumbai-Nashik highway, emphasizing the use of “Leo Polymer Technology” for filling potholes. This technology is known for its long-lasting effectiveness and will be applied to ensure a durable solution to the road’s current issues. During an inspection, Chief Minister Shinde assessed areas with potholes and traffic jams, instructing the concerned authorities to expedite the use of this technology to address these problems.

Today, Chief Minister Shinde inspected the stretch from Kharegaon to Padgha, and Talvali to Shahapur on the Thane-Nashik highway. He personally reviewed the ongoing work to fill potholes and identify the causes of traffic jams. During the inspection, he spoke to the media, explaining the urgency of the situation.

Present at the inspection were Thane Municipal Corporation Commissioner Saurabh Rao, MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, Collector Ashok Shingare, MSRDC Managing Director and Vice Chairman Anil Gaikwad, Police Superintendent Dr. D. Swamy, Deputy Transport Commissioner Dr. Vinay Kumar Rathod, Highway Security Police Superintendent Mohan Dahikar, Deputy Commissioner of Police SV Shinde, Chief Engineer and Regional Officer for Road Transport and Highways Anshumali Srivastava, MMRDA Chief Engineer SK Suravse, Superintending Engineer Ramesh Kiste, Highways Authority of India Project Director BS Salunke, Public Works Department Superintending Engineer SA Tambe, Executive Engineer Sunil Patil, and other concerned officials.

Chief Minister Shinde pointed out that the Thane-Nashik commute currently takes longer than usual due to road debris and heavy vehicle traffic. He emphasized the need for coordination between departments like Public Works, the Maharashtra State Road Development Authority (MSRDC), MMRDA, and the police to manage traffic effectively. Heavy vehicles should be parked in designated areas, and their movement should be regulated, especially during peak hours. Instructions have been issued to the Collector, Police Commissioner, and Superintendent of Police in the districts of Raigad, Thane, and Palghar to ensure coordinated traffic management for vehicles coming from JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority).

Shinde also mentioned that traditional construction materials do not hold up in potholes during the monsoon. To combat this, engineers from SMC Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. are utilizing “Leo Polymer Technology,” which includes fiber, allowing it to withstand heavy vehicle traffic. The work of filling large patches on the highway using this technology is progressing rapidly. This method will be employed to repair the entire Thane-Nashik and Nashik-Thane road, providing a sustainable solution that will alleviate the discomfort caused by potholes.

The Chief Minister stressed that criminal action will be taken against those who obstruct this work and emphasized the importance of teamwork in completing these projects. He stated that the use of new technology will facilitate easier travel for the public. This method will also be applied to bridges such as Jindal, Washind, and the Asangaon railway bridge. Additionally, potholes on the Bhiwandi and Mankoli routes will be addressed. A new bridge will be constructed at Khadvali Fata to reduce traffic congestion, and instructions have been given to complete these projects as quickly as possible with maximum manpower and resources.