Metro slab collapse: Project undergoes intensive corridor-wide safety inspection

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA has began intensive corridorwide safety inspection following the Mumbai Metro Line 4 slab collapse on February 14The incident took place on Saturday near pier P196 in Mulund area of Mumbai on the underconstruction Metro Line 4 leaving one dead and three others injuredThe MMRDA said that it has formed a special safety team to monitor WadalaKasarvadavali metro project and conduct inspections of the worksMidday had earlier in the day reported the launch of a special safety inspection following the Mulund incident Read more hereThe measure aims to ensure public safety construction quality and compliance with statutory regulationsOfficials stated that the inspection is a preventive step and does not affect the ongoing investigation into the incidentA dedicated Special Intensive Safety Inspection Team has been constituted under the leadership of Shri Basavraj M Bhadragond Director Projects MMRDAThe team includes Deputy Team Leaders Project Directors Safety Heads Executive Engineers QAQC Officers Design Engineers and external safety experts from Metro Line5 and Line9 External members are tasked with recording observations independently with their findings forming part of the official recordScope of inspectionThe inspection is comprehensive and corridorwide coveringparapets edge beams crash barriers handrails and attachmentsstructural elements above live traffic or public areasprecast castinsitu and interface zones fixity anchorage reinforcement detailing workmanship and finishing temporary works supports shuttering remnants and construction debris andbarricading safety nets exclusion zones and traffic protectionCompliance with approved drawings method statements and safety protocolsThe inspection began on February 15 2026 and will continue for three to four days or as directed by the team leader It combines physical checks with documentary verification recording observations daywise on the ongoing Mumbai Metro Line 4 work and identifying unsafe conditions immediatelyImmediate actions include Securing removing or rectifying unsafe elements without waiting for the final report Restricting regulating or suspending construction activity at identified unsafe locations Full cooperation from contractors consultants and supervision staff including providing site access drawings QAQC records and inspection reports Deliverables and ReportingThe Team Leader will submit Daywise inspection notes A list of unsafe conditions and immediate actions taken A corridorwide safety and compliance matrix A consolidated inspection report detailing findings corrective and preventive measures and recommendations on resumption or continuation of worksThe report will be submitted to the Competent Authority on priority officials saidCommitment to safetyThe MMRDA stressed that the step reflects its commitment to public safety transparency and adherence to engineering and safety standards