Commuters passing through the east side of Charni Road station can’t help but feel that they’re tempting fate every time they walk on the foot overbridge or crossing under it. Most of the tiles on the newly built FOB adjacent to the station have broken loose and threaten to trip up pedestrians. Broken shards of tiles lie dangerously close to the edge of the bridge, threatening to fall on unsuspecting passers-by below.

BMC officials now say these tiles were never meant for outdoor use as they get damaged in heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, frustrated commuters question the civic body’s negligence towards pedestrian safety. This FOB was among eight bridges that were declared dangerous for rail commuters in audits conducted following the Himalaya bridge collapse at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in 2019. The FOB was partially rebuilt in 2021, along with the one at Marine Lines. But soon after, tiles started breaking on both FOBs. After constant follow-up by mid-day, the BMC replaced the tiles on the bridge at Marine Lines, but neglected to do the same at Charni Road.