Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has written to Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, requesting the relocation of the Dahisar toll naka further ahead near Western Hotel, around 2 kms away from the current spot, to ease growing traffic congestion in Thane's Mira-Bhayandar.

In his letter (a copy of which is with mid-day), Sarnaik has highlighted the rapid urbanisation of Mira-Bhayandar, which now has a population of around 1.5 million.

"With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, commuters regularly face long delays, especially at the Dahisar toll naka, which serves as a gateway between Mumbai and its suburbs," the letter states.