Mumbai: Bikers Skid On 'Extremely Smooth' Mrinaltai Gore Flyover, Video Viral
Mumbai: Motorists using the recently opened extension arm of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover towards Relief Road have raised concerns over the smooth road surface, claiming that two-wheelers are losing grip and skidding, particularly during the ongoing monsoon. Mrinal tai flyover in Mumbai also comes with the revolutionary “Smooth Ride” technology that apparently improve your vehicle’s mileage… Only…
Motorists in Mumbai are raising concerns over the newly built Mrinaltai Gore Flyover's smooth road surface, particularly on the extension towards Relief Road. Two-wheeler riders claim they are losing grip and skidding, especially during monsoon season. Videos circulating on social media show bikers losing balance at a specific spot on the flyover where the asphalt surface appears unusually smooth.
At least two to three riders have reportedly fallen while navigating this section. Regular commuters are now urging authorities to inspect the road and consider making the top layer slightly rougher to improve tire grip, as the smooth surface could pose a greater risk when wet. The incident comes days after a dumper truck reportedly lost control on the same flyover, leading to a portion of the vision barrier collapsing onto S V Road below.
No injuries were reported in this incident. The 750-meter-long, four-lane elevated flyover, constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), was opened to the public on June 6, 2026, after facing years of construction delays that stretched for nearly six years. The project's final cost increased to around Rs 248 crore from the original estimate of Rs 170 crore.
Despite the smooth surface issue, some citizens are questioning the quality of construction, while the BMC maintains that any patchy appearance is due to the mastic asphalt road-laying process and does not indicate structural failure.
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