Ride of your life? Mrinaltai Gore flyover’s ‘super smooth’ surface leaves bikers slipping

Recently opened as part of the Mrinaltai Gore flyover, the bridge's smooth surface has once again come under scrutiny just two months after its inauguration. Locals have complained that the 'extremely smooth' surface has caused bikers and two-wheelers to skid, leading to mockery of the advanced technology that citizens are not equipped to handle.

Residents reported that the road mastic on the downward-sloped patch has become increasingly dangerous, especially after rainfall, when the surface becomes even more slippery. Mrinaltai Gore flyover's co-founders of Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen s Association (LOCA) expressed concern, stating that the smooth surface is causing frequent skidding and that the BMC should use rougher tar to make the roads less slippery.

Inaugurated in July, the 750-meter flyover has garnered attention for its cost escalation, prolonged construction period, and patchy road surface. The project, costing Rs 247.97 crore, took nearly eight years to complete, with the final cost increasing by nearly 45% from the initial estimate of Rs 170.82 crore. The flyover's 'super smooth' surface is said to utilize revolutionary smooth ride technology, aimed at improving vehicle mileage.

However, social media users have pointed out that bikers have not yet learned how to effectively utilize this technology, leading to frequent accidents.