Mumbai: Mumbai's Western Express Highway has been renamed "Western Urban Road" on Google Maps between Bandra to Goregaon, but Mumbaikars are confused because there has been no official announcement regarding this change. As news about the name change spreads on X (formerly Twitter), many Mumbaikars are discussing the updated name and expressing their confusion. However, there is no official statement confirming the renaming of the Western Express Highway.
Check Post by Mumbaikars on X
A user on a post asked, "Who dared to rename the Western Express Highway as Western Urban Road in certain parts of the metropolis, as in a screenshot of Google India?"
Another user confidentially mentioned in a post, "The Western Express Highway has now been renamed as Western Urban Road!''
A third user mentioned, "The Western Express Highway (WEH) is now referred to as Western Urban Road in Mumbai. But will these name changes benefit daily commuters? Our focus should be on creating better infrastructure''.
The fourth post says that " The Western Express Highway, which spans 8-10 lanes, has been renamed as Western Urban Road, with authorities opting not to classify it as an 'Express' highway''.
Meanwhile, On Friday, February 21, Mumbaikars were suffering with heavy traffic on the Western Express Highway. Frustrated commuters took to X to express their concerns, suggesting that the highway should be renamed the "Western Slow Way." They called for action, as travelling on this route during peak hours has become increasingly challenging. However, many users on X criticized the response from authorities.
Users commented on the post by saying ''This is a daily problem.. peak or off-peak. Mumbai Traffic Police should do a better job of enforcing lane discipline and managing traffic well. Sad to see an organization which was once touted to be the best in the shadow of its past. Wake up Mumbai Police''.
