Updated On: 09 August, 2024 02:04 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
A day after ordering for repairs of potholes and roads in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday inspected the Thane-Nashik Highway. Pics/CMO

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CM Shinde had on Thursday asked the authorities to fix potholes and improve the conditions of the roads in the state including Mumbai
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An official statement on Thursday said that CM Shinde has instructed a rapid and comprehensive response to fix potholes and improve road conditions on major highways including Thane-Nashik and Mumbai-Ahmedabad

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It said that in a high-level meeting held at the Sahyadri Guest House, CM Shinde reviewed traffic congestion issues and planned measures for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024
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The meeting was attended by senior officials from various departments, including the National Highways Authority, Public Works Department, Traffic Police, and local district authorities, an official said

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CM Shinde highlighted the need to complete repairs quickly and to a high standard. He instructed that modern techniques be used to fill potholes promptly and directed that any obstructions in the repair work should lead to criminal charges, the statement said
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CM Shinde has also called for notifications to restrict heavy vehicle traffic during peak hours and for daily reviews of repair progress, the statement said on Thursday
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