India, Oct. 26 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed spending Rs.18.25 crore on road safety measures at 48 accident-prone locations across Mumbai, with M/s Pragati Enterprises recommended for the contract after quoting 36% below the civic body's estimated cost.

The project will involve installing road dividers, applying thermoplastic road markings, erecting traffic signboards, placing pavement markers and constructing traffic islands to improve safety at high-risk junctions. The proposal will be placed before the standing committee and the improvements committees for Mumbai city and the suburbs, as applicable, for approval.

The 48 black spots have been identified from a list provided by the office of the joint com...