Dinesh Kamath's news item 'Motorists dread Arenja corner at Vashi' that was published in Newsband

Motorists dread Arenja corner at Vashi

By Dinesh Kamath

NAVI MUMBAI: The area around Shahu Maharaj Chowk near Arenja corner at Vashi is a sensitive place for motorists. It is one of the busiest areas in Vashi. This area has an elevated patch blocks which poses problem to the motorists and hence some of them have asked for the removal of this elevation to enable them to drive smoothly at this particular spot.

The motorists have asked NMMC to have a look at this place and do something drastic so that no traffic hazard is experienced at this spot.

The motorcyclists particularly find this place very dangerous. But they can avert the danger if they stop taking short cuts at the circle. There were some accidents that took place at this spot when the motorists were taken by surprize.

NMMC did want to solve the motorists’ problems over here by removing the circle but they were not able to do it owing to the presence of electric line there. NMMC is thinking of coming up with a flyover at this place to make it convenient for the motorists.

The danger at this place increases particularly at night or when signals are not functioning and also when rash drivers increase the speed of their vehicles at this spot. The youngsters who drive vehicles are found most vulnerable when they arrive at this spot. The removal of this elevation can solve the problem, feel many motorists as well as top traffic police officers.

Both NMMC and Traffic officials are making desperate efforts to make this spot safe for vehicle drivers. It is left to be seen whether they will meet with success or not.