During a high-level meeting held earlier today, officials reviewed the status of aging infrastructure across the state. Following the discussions, the government issued a set of stringent measures.

Amid the heavy Mumbai rains, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik emphasised that the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon. She suggested that dangerous or risky spots in the region should be closed down temporarily for people’s safety.

Ravindra Chavan, a former Public Works Department minister, claims he had sanctioned Rs 8 crore for new bridge at same spot in October 2024