India, Feb. 12 -- A key hurdle in the construction of the proposed 120-ft Development Plan (DP) Road connecting Lokhandwala Township to Thakur Village in Kandivali (East) was cleared on Wednesday, with 120 families receiving keys to their rehabilitation flats in the Mahaveer building. The project is expected to provide respite for residents of Lokhandwala Township and provide an alternative from the chronic traffic congestion on Akurli Road.

The project was delayed due to the pending rehabilitation of 319 families in Kandivali East. Of the 319 families, 197 are eligible for rehabilitation. From these, 167 have been allotted alternate accommodation, 47 in Bitcon building and 120 in the Suhas Modi building next to Mahaveer Towers. 30 famil...