The BMC had planned to convert Aarey Colony`s main road to cement concrete, but the three-kilometre stretch from the VIP guest house to Powai, known for wildlife crossings, may not receive the proposed underpasses. Due to the narrow road and traffic constraints, the BMC is considering asphalt instead, which would result in 14 underpasses not being built, endangering wildlife including leopards.

A forest department source revealed, “31 wildlife underpasses were proposed for the Aarey Milk Colony road. Of these, 15 have been completed. If the BMC switches to asphalt, the 14 underpasses on the stretch from the VIP guest house to Powai will not be constructed. We have not received an official decision from the BMC yet.”