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Man, 23, dies in hit-and-run in Western Express Highway
MUMBAI: A 23-year-old motorcyclist, Akshat Singh Bisht, died in a hit-and-run on Western Express Highway. Police are tracing the fleeing driver.
Published on May 06, 2025 06:44 AM IST
After years of delay, SCLR-WEH extension may open in May
The Santacruz Chembur Link Road extension is 95% complete, with hopes for a May opening, easing traffic from eastern to western suburbs in Mumbai.
Published on May 01, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Monday blues for commuters at WEH
A 20-km traffic jam on the WEH caused frustration for morning commuters due to ongoing resurfacing work, expected to continue until next Sunday.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Ateeq ShaikhMegha Sood, Mumbai
After 15 years, Jogeshwari’s Balasaheb Thackeray Flyover still not fully complete
According to the plans, the flyover has to be extended by 620 metres on the Jogeshwari East side. On the Oshiwara side in the west, it has to be extended by around 550 metres parallel to the Metro 6 alignment
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:18 AM IST
CISF officer suspended after drunk driving crash on WEH killing woman, injuring daughters
The deceased, Hazra Shaikh, was killed on the spot. Her daughters — 22-year-old Shaheen and 17-year-old Shirin — sustained severe injuries and remain in critical condition. The autorickshaw driver was also injured in the crash
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:52 AM IST
HTC
Commuters doubt BMC’s November deadline for Mrinal Tai Gore Flyover extension
Originally planned to open along with the main flyover in 2016, the extension suffered setbacks due to fears the design would increase traffic on SV Road
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:18 AM IST
City’s highways get a clean sweep
BMC launches a cleanliness drive from March 17-22 to enhance traffic flow on Mumbai's WEH and EEH, clearing debris, abandoned vehicles, and more.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:08 AM IST
3 killed in 2 separate road accidents involving bikes
A 22-year-old rider and his nephew, 20, riding pillion, died after their bike skidded on the Ahmedabad highway and crashed, throwing both off the two-wheeler onto the road. They were returning from a Holi programme at a relative’s house when the rider lost control of the speeding bike.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 05:42 AM IST
Megha Sood
2 killed after speeding car collides with scooter
A 21-year-old biker and his friend died after a speeding car hit their bike on Vakola flyover. Driver arrested; protests ensued outside court.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:31 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
52 bikes seized, bikers booked for rash driving
MUMBAI: Police seized 52 bikes and booked riders for reckless racing at Reclamation and WEH in a special operation following public complaints.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Scooterist killed in hit-and-run on Dindoshi flyover
According to the police, the deceased, identified as Ramesh Jore, was returning from his sister’s funeral along with his nephew, Naresh Jore, 18, when a speeding car rammed into their Suzuki Burgman from behind around 2:00am on the southbound carriageway of the Dindoshi flyover and sped away.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Megha Sood
Borivali resident crashes car into private bus, dies
According to the Kasturba Marg police, the incident occurred at around 5 am on Western Express Highway
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Megha Sood
A 26-km betterment plan, for a smoother ride on Western Express Highway
BMC plans to improve the 26-km Western Express Highway by addressing bottlenecks, enhancing road quality, and standardizing infrastructure elements.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Western Distress Highway: Why Mumbai's vital avenue is forever clogged
The Western Express Highway faces severe congestion, with daily jams lasting hours, despite attempts to ease traffic with infrastructure projects.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:19 AM IST
Megha Sood
FIR registered against firm for violating digital hoarding rules
Mumbai police filed FIRs against Signpost, Mantray Media, and BNH Traders for illegal bright hoardings distracting drivers on the Western Express Highway.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
BMC to repair Andheri East flyover, send bill to MMRDA
The work order for the repairs has been issued, now that the model code of conduct for the Maharashtra assembly elections has been lifted
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:32 AM IST
Two teens die after car hits divider during joyride on WEH
MUMBAI: A late-night joyride on the Western Express Highway (WEH) ended in tragedy for a group of friends as two 18-year-olds died after their car slammed against a divider in Vile Parle on Saturday
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Megha Sood
25-year-old pillion rider mowed down after falling from bike
A 25-year-old pillion rider was killed on the Western Express Highway after a crash caused him to fall, leading to a hit-and-run by an unknown vehicle.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 08:28 AM IST
17-year-old pillion rider killed in hit-and-run at WEH
A 17-year-old pillion rider died and his friend was injured when a speeding car brushed past their bike on WEH, causing a fatal crash.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Megha Sood
Shut portion of WEH above Akurli subway opened after 2 years
The reason for barricading almost one and a half lanes on the WEH was MMRDA’s project of widening the Akurli subway
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:48 AM IST
FIR registered after pages of holy book found scattered on road
Bandra police have filed a case after pages of a holy book were found scattered, prompting concerns of religious insult and enmity.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Akurli subway widening work to be completed by October
Relief for motorists on Mumbai's Western Express Highway (WEH) is expected soon as MMRDA plans to remove barricades and complete the Akurli subway widening by October.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:10 AM IST
BMC passes buck to MMRDA to repair Andheri’s Jog flyover
Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has decided the civic body won’t repair the flyover because it’s embroiled in an arbitration process with Hiranandani
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Days after Andheri flyover slab collapse, no clarity on repairs
A government pleader wrote to the BMC last month, urging it to grant Hiranandani Constructions permission for commercial use of space beneath the flyover
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:01 AM IST
19-year-old runner dies after being hit by vehicle on Andheri flyover
Around half an hour later, a cyclist’s cohort from Borivali came across a dazed and injured Abhay, still lying on the flyover, popularly called the Jog flyover. His lower leg was swollen, indicating possible fractures
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Sabah ViraniMegha Sood
BMC awaits MMRDA nod to repair ‘precarious’ WEH flyover at Chakala
The BMC had taken possession of the WEH from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) in November 2022
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST
52 bikers arrested for racing on WEH, 34 bikes seized
In a special drive conducted in the early hours of Monday, the Kherwadi police arrested 52 bikers and seized 34 bikes for allegedly racing and performing stunts on the Western Express Highway (WEH)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Megha Sood
21-year-old scooterist dies in crash near Dahisar toll plaza
21-year-old man dies in a scooter crash on Western Express Highway in Mumbai. Woman injured. Police investigating speed as a factor.
Updated on May 24, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Megha Sood
Guard dies in a hit-and-run at WEH toll naka
According to the police, on Saturday Gutukade was sitting on a chair on the footpath at the toll gate, from where he was supposed to note down the license numbers of the passing vehicles
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 05:42 AM IST
21-year-old college student dies in road accident at Dahisar check naka
21-year-old college student dies in a tragic accident on Western Express Highway in Mumbai. Dumper driver arrested for negligence.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi