The decision comes amid ongoing reconstruction work on the Elphinstone flyover and the Sion ROB bridge, which has increased traffic on alternative routes such as Dharavi and Tilak Bridge, according to an official traffic notification

Shivaji Park residents have revived their demand for the removal of red soil dumped in the name of beautification, citing worsening dust pollution. Over 70 locals have written to the BMC chief seeking a clear timeline and restoration of the park’s original sandy soil