Dahisar check naka: Sarnaik directs contractors to reserve lanes for heavy vehicles to ease traffic jams

Additionally, height restrictions have been placed on two lanes at each side to accommodate only cars. Asked why the toll booths were not removed entirely, the MSRDC official explained that dismantling them would require a two-day traffic block, which could lead to severe disruptions.

On Thursday, Sarnaik conducted an on-site inspection of the Dahisar check naka, accompanied by Mira-Bhayander Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Katkar, local traffic police officers, and toll contractors. Last year, the government, led by then CM and current Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, exempted light four-wheelers from toll charges. However, traffic jams continue to be a persistent issue during peak hours. The current toll lane configuration has contributed to slow vehicle movement, causing significant delays.

To tackle the problem, Sarnaik has mandated the immediate allocation of reserved lanes for heavy vehicles in both directions, ensuring that light vehicles can move through the area more quickly and without congestion. Additionally, signboards will be installed up to 500 metres on both sides of the road, guiding drivers to the correct lanes and improving traffic flow.