A dug-up footpath outside Bageshri Co-operative Housing Society Ltd in Santacruz has been inconveniencing its residents for over a week. While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had informed residents in advance that underground repair works would be carried out, the latter say no visible progress has taken place even after several days, turning the area into both a pedestrian hazard and an access nightmare.

“The BMC had sent us a letter on October 6, saying that the development work related to stormwater drains would begin on that day, and all efforts would be taken to ensure minimal difficulty to the residents. However, it has been almost 10 days now since they dug up the road, but no work has been done,” said Sanjay Patkar, a resident.