Mumbai: Loose cable on Dahisar flyover scares bikers and motorists

Locals Varsha Shah (left) and Shiranj Parmar show the broken cable. Pics/Satej Shinde

Travelling on the Dahisar flyover has become life-threatening due to a hanging electric cable on the end of the bridge at Anand Nagar. Locals have demanded that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) take immediate action and remove the cable, as it could lead to serious accidents.

Shiranj Parmar, a student and resident of Anand Nagar, said that the cable has been hanging for the past 3-4 months, and even after complaints, no action has been taken to remove it. "I stay next to the flyover. It creates a hurdle during the ride. This cable is life-threatening."

Varsha Shah, a senior citizen, said that mostly pedestrians cross the road from here. "And this cable is creating hurdles." Arthur Menezes, a local who rides daily on this route, said that the hanging wire is a cause of concern and a threat to the motorists. "It could be deadly for the riders during the nighttime as vehicles pass through at speed and the wire is not visible."

"The possibility of accidents due to this cable during the rainy season cannot be ruled out," said another motorist. The Anand Nagar flyover in Dahisar, which connects the east and west, was opened for traffic in 2011. The bridge was constructed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, but now it is under BMC's possession.

The cable hangs on the end of the bridge at Anand Nagar

Rajesh Pandya, a local civic activist, said, "I will write to the BMC about this issue. I don't know how the authorities don't know about this. The cable comes out on the landing point; it is more dangerous as vehicles come to one side to take a turn. Riders get confused due to this cable. Are the authorities waiting for an accident to happen?" Nainish Vengurlekar, assistant municipal commissioner, R North ward, said, "I will immediately take action."