Following the viral video highlighting the poor patchwork on the Mumbai Coastal Road, both Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP leaders have raised serious concerns about the quality of the work carried out. The BJP leader has requested to conduct a thorough audit of the work and set up a special committee to identify the responsible parties and take strict action against them. While the Shiv Sena (UBT) has shifted the blame squarely on the then Shinde government, accusing them of favoritism towards their preferred contractors. 

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Thursday took cognizance of a viral video on social media platform X, showing patchwork on the northbound stretch near Haji Ali, on the bridge towards Worli.

Taking to platform X, Aaditya Thackeray further said, "The patchwork done on the Coastal Road, from Haji Ali to Worli, is a glaring example of mismanagement. Had our government been in power, the Coastal Road would have been completed with top-notch quality by 2023, and today, cycle tracks and parks would have been fully operational and open to the public." 

Ravi Raja, former Opposition leader of the BMC and now a BJP leader, expressed his shock, saying, "The news of potholes appearing in certain sections of the Rs. 14,000 crore Mumbai Coastal Road project is deeply concerning. It is unacceptable that such a crucial project is marred by negligence, leading to potholes. I urge the Chief Minister to conduct a thorough audit of the work and form a special committee to identify the responsible individuals and take strict action against them."

The BMC administration clarified on Friday that the additional mastic layer on the bridge at Haji Ali under the Mumbai Coastal Road (South) project, seen in circulating visuals, does not indicate construction defects. "The project is safe, with no cracks or potholes. The mastic layers are a preventive measure against potholes, and the road's appearance will be restored within 15 to 20 days," the BMC said. The authorities also explained that the northbound section of the Coastal Road (Chowpatty to Worli), which opened for traffic in July 2024, had some joint widening. "To prevent further expansion and ensure durability, additional mastic layers were applied to protect the asphalt from damage and pothole formation due to heavy monsoon rains. A new asphalt layer will be applied as per standards, and the road will be restored within 15 to 20 days," the BMC added.

Meanwhile, considering the demands from residents of south Mumbai’s Breach Candy, the BMC is set to conduct a traffic feasibility study at Nepean Sea Road, Malabar Hill, to explore the possibility of constructing a new vehicular arm that would facilitate entry and exit to the Mumbai Coastal Road. The residents had recently launched an online petition requesting an alternative exit for Nepean Sea Road. The civic officials noted that "While the project is feasible, it would incur additional costs. The new design will need to be presented to the Supreme Court for approval before execution work can begin."