Mumbai: Major road cave-ins since 2008

After a road caved-in at Worli in Mumbai on Wednesday causing a 20 feet wide, 15 feet deep hole, the BMC has warned that there will be no respite from such disasters until the storm water drains project is complete.

The project involves replacement of the century-old drainage system in the city. However, until now, the project is only 60% complete.

A spate of cave-ins in the city over the years has highlighted the need for better monitoring of underground utilities and construction activity that affects soil formations under roads and footpaths.

Here's a look at the major road cave-ins that the city has witnessed since 2008.

On Wednesday, the Anne Besant road in front of the old passport office in Worli, Mumbai, caved in causing a 20 ft wide and 15 ft deep hole in the middle of the road.

Traffic on the road was diverted and it is being estimated that it will take at least 2-3 months for it to open for the traffic.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that storm water drain has been affected in the area.

The Anne Besant road was used as an approach to the Bandra-Worli sea link.

Here's a look at the road disasters in Mumbai since 2008. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has said that no roads are safe till 2012 from such disasters until the storm water drain project is completed. (Picture: Mid-Day.com)

On July 21, 2010, a crater of an approximate size of 15 ft x 20 ft was detected at the Narayan Hardikar Road due to leakage from a corroded storm water pipeline which in turn eroded the soil beneath the road. (Picture: Mid-Day.com)

On February 23, 2010, an underground drain collapsed at the Shravan Yashwante Chowk, Kalachowkie creating a crater of an approximate size of 10ftX20ft. (Picture: Mid-Day.com)

On September 9, 2009, a crater of 1.5 ft X 5 ft was created at the Peddar Road because of a leak in an underground storm water drain system. The repair job was completed within two to three days after the incident. (Picture: Mid-Day.com)

On September 16, 2008, an eight feet deep crater was detected at the Jacob Circle near Mahalaxmi. The reason for the same was a leakage in the main sewage line which in turn led to the weakening of the road surface.

Three persons were killed and two injured in the incident. (Picture: Mid-Day.com)