NHAI begins repair work to fix leakages on Mumbai-Agra Highway flyover

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated repair work to fix leakages on the Mumbai-Agra Highway flyover, stretching from Indiranagar to the Meenatai Thackeray Stadium, ahead of the monsoon.Senior NHAI officials confirmed that broken drainage pipes are being repaired to ensure rainwater does not cascade onto the road beneath.Every year during the rainy season, motorists using the lower road have to contend with water dripping heavily from the structure. This creates wet and slippery conditions, often leading to two-wheelers skidding. Over the years, this leakage has been most prominent between the Indiranagar underpass and the stretch near K.K. Wagh College.The force of the water falling from the flyover is sometimes severe enough to throw motorcyclists off balance. Additionally, mud from vehicle tires spreads across the lower road; since it doesn’t wash away easily, it creates a thick, hazardous layer of slush.While many motorists noted that the leakage is a routine monsoon problem, they remain skeptical, stating that the effectiveness of the NHAI’s current repairs will only be proven once the heavy rains arrive.In the past, numerous accidents have occurred on the section between Dwarka and K.K. Wagh College due to accumulated slush. Following such incidents, police have previously been forced to close the road temporarily to wash off the mud.Given the extensive roadwork currently underway across the city, driving through muddy conditions will be a major challenge this season. Motorists, particularly bikers, will need to exercise extreme caution while navigating these slippery stretches.