The newly built Gorai Jetty road is too smooth, complained the residents, who have been a witness to several skidding accidents over the past one month. The BMC claimed the road has been built with upgraded technology, but if need arises, they will increase the friction.

The 2-km road, which connects Gorai Jetty to T-junction, was constructed with mastic asphalt and opened to the public a month ago. “We have repeatedly complained about the slippery condition of the road, but the BMC has paid us no attention. On Monday, the BMC’s own van met with an accident. During the past week, several vehicles, including a Tempo and auto-rickshaws, skidded off the road,” said Godfrey Pimenta, an activist.