Haji Ali to Get 2,000-Vehicle Parking Facility

Mumbai, Mar 4 (PTI) A 2,000-vehicle capacity parking facility will be set up at Haji Ali, a shrine in south Mumbai which attracts hundreds of visitors daily,

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said a 2000 vehicle capacity parking facility will be set up at Haji Ali in south Mumbai and asked authorities to complete the tender process within a month.




During the meeting, the Chief Minister also directed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology be used for drain cleaning operations undertaken by the BMC.





BMC is currently working on projects worth Rs 1,41,356 crore in the sectors of infrastructure, water supply, sewage treatment, and healthcare.

Key Projects Include:700 km of cement concrete roads, Versova to Bhayander Coastal Road, Goregaon-Mulund Link Road, Bridges like Gokhale Bridge, Vikhroli Bridge, Carnac Bridge, Sion Bridge, Madh-Versova Bridge.

Dahisar, Poisar, Oshiwara River rejuvenation and Mithi River cleaning project,Sewage treatment projects in Versova, Malad, Bhandup, Ghatkopar, and major underground sewage tunnels are the projects underway.









With the completion of the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, the CM directed the establishment of a parking facility with a capacity of 2,000 vehicles at Haji Ali to ease traffic congestion.

Accelerate the completion of ongoing projects within deadlines.Finish the tendering process for all proposed projects within a month, he said .





Deputy chief minister Eknath shinde who was present at the review meeting said 700 km of cement concrete roads are under construction. Once completed, Mumbai will have 2,000 km of concrete roads. He also asked authorities to ensure citizens do not face inconvenience during monsoon.

He said the possibility of setting up a helipad along the coastal road must be explored.





The Maharashtra government is focused on fast-tracking Mumbai's Rs 2 lakh crore worth of development projects.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde emphasized timely completion of projects and expediting new initiatives to transform Mumbai's infrastructure, healthcare, and transportation systems.