Thane: TMC Commissioner Saurabh Rao has directed all road repair works across the city to be completed by May 20, ahead of the monsoon. Works that cannot be finished by then must be resumed post-monsoon.

During a review conducted via TMT bus to avoid traffic disruption, Rao inspected projects along Ghodbunder Road, the Eastern Expressway, Kapurbawdi Junction, and Gaimukh Ghat.

He said that timely completion of road concreting, drainage cleaning, water pipeline installation, and sewer upgrades. Agencies were also instructed to clear metro-related debris and unused materials immediately.

Special attention is being given to culvert deep-cleaning and drainage system upgrades to prevent waterlogging. Flyover works at Kasarvadavali and Bhayanderpada are also set for completion by May 20, with utility relocations expedited.

Patchwork on Gurmukhi Ghat and Majivada Bridge is scheduled for April 25–28 to prevent potholes during rains. Traffic plans are in place to manage flow during this period.

Rao urged public cooperation, adherence to traffic rules, and patience, noting that multiple works are progressing in tandem. “Our goal is to ensure smoother travel during the monsoon,” he said, stressing coordination across agencies and cooperation from residents.