Updated On: 12 April, 2024 04:36 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
BMC officials say cracks usual on cement roads due to shrinking phenomenon

A crack on the surface of an underpass road
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is still seeking an answer to the tidal water entering Coastal Road’s pedestrian underpass at Haji Ali. Meanwhile, the official concerned said that the cracks on the road near the tunnels seem normal due to the shrinking of cement and it will be taken care of. The issue surfaced after photos of Haji Ali underpass and cracks went viral on social media.
The photos of tidal water entering Haji Ali pedestrian underpass (PUP) caused a flutter when the access of the dargah also went underwater during a high tide of 4.9 metres between 11.45 am and 2.30 pm. An ‘X’ handle, Haji Ali Dargah Trust’s (Official), stated on social media, “Since the last year we have been following up with the BMC, the coastal road department, and L&T to solve this problem but till today, there has been no action…’