India, March 30 -- In a bid to provide relief to motorists navigating Mumbai's congested roads amid extensive construction work, deputy chief minister and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) chairman Eknath Shinde has directed officials to clear debris and remove barricades along metro corridors to improve traffic flow.

Speaking to the media, Shinde emphasised the need for immediate action to free up road space occupied by construction materials, machinery, and scrap items. "At various locations in the city and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, metro rail construction is underway. I have instructed MMRDA officials to remove debris and scrap items kept below metro routes without delay. Citizens should not have to suffer...