Thane, Aug 9 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday conducted a thorough inspection of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway between Thane and Shahapur.

Shinde emphasised the need for various agencies to collaborate, setting aside jurisdictional disputes to focus on improving the condition of the highway.

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Talking to reporters, the chief minister said, "The agencies must work as a team and enhance their efforts to complete both ongoing and pending repairs and works."

He instructed officials to deploy additional manpower and resources to ensure the road is prepared for consistent use without delays or issues.

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Shinde inspected the pothole-filling operations and visited the second Kharigaon bridge under construction.

He noted that godowns between Bhiwandi and Mankoli contributed to traffic congestion and poor condition of roads and directed officials to manage the movement of heavy vehicles more effectively.

The chief minister said Thane, Raigad, and Palghar collectors will coordinate to address these issues.

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