India, Nov. 12 -- Drones are currently mapping Bandra Kurla Complex for finalising pillar locations and route alignment of the Automated Rapid Transit System. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority began the drone survey this week to identify sections where the elevated corridor can be supported without obstructing pedestrian walkways and vehicular traffic flow.

The BKC pod taxi corridor is expected to span around 8 km between Bandra and Kurla stations and is likely to require approximately 260 supporting pillars. Around 100 to 120 of these may fall along footpaths. Officials said the design team is reassessing pillar placements to ensure minimum impact by shifting columns into central road dividers where feasible.

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