Mumbai's much-discussed musical road on the coastal stretch near Breach Candy is no longer playing round the clock, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now decided to barricade the patch during specific hours following complaints from nearby residents.
The musical patch, installed on the Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, quickly became a viral attraction after its launch on February 12, 2026 by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The specially designed grooves on the road surface play the iconic "Jai Ho" tune from Slumdog Millionaire when vehicles pass over them at a steady 70-80 km/h.
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Inspired by Hungarian road technology, the project was introduced as an innovative way to encourage drivers to maintain consistent speeds while adding a unique driving experience. It is also part of Mumbai's larger plan to explore similar "Sangeet Marg" stretches in the future.
However, the excitement among motorists was not shared by residents of Breach Candy. According to complaints raised by the Breach Candy ALM and Residents Forum, the sound from the patch could be heard across more than 25 residential buildings, causing disturbance, particularly for elderly residents.
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Following the complaints, BMC officials conducted sound checks inside nearby homes and found decibel levels to be in the 60-65 dB range. While the readings were considered moderate, the civic body still chose to act in favour of residential comfort.
As a result, the musical patch will now remain silent from 7 PM to 11 AM, effectively limiting its operation to daytime hours only. A senior BMC official said the timed barricading was introduced specifically to reduce noise disturbances during evening and night hours.
Importantly, the musical strips have not been removed, meaning the feature remains active during permitted hours. Residents have reportedly welcomed the move and thanked BMC officials for responding quickly to their concerns.