[sig-node] [Exception Request] Code Freeze Exception Request for KEP-5855: Add bind mount options to VolumeMount

[Nispriha Jagan]

Hello,

I would like to request an exception to the 1.37 code freeze deadline for KEP-5855.

Enhancement name: Add bind mount options to VolumeMount
Enhancement status: alpha
SIG: Node
k/enhancements repo issue #: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/issues/5855
PR #'s: https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/140013

Additional time needed (in calendar days, due end of day AoE): 3 days

Reason this enhancement is critical for this milestone: The implementation is complete and has been fully reviewed. The PR has both lgtm and approve labels. It only needed a rebase to resolve binary .pb file conflicts with upstream master, which has now been done. No code changes are required, only the mechanical rebase was pending.

Risks from adding code late: Low. The feature is behind an alpha feature gate (VolumeBindMountOptions, disabled by default). Changes are well-contained in kubelet/CRI plumbing and do not affect existing behavior when the gate is off.

Risks from cutting enhancement: Would delay the feature to 1.38, requiring re-review and re-approval. The implementation is fully complete with API review and sig-node approval.

Regards,
Nispriha Jagan

[Prajyot Parab]

Hi all,

The release team is APPROVING this exception request for KEP-5855 based on the discussion in the Slack thread[0].

Based on the 3 calendar day extension, the updated deadline for this KEP is:
Saturday, 25th July 2026 (Anywhere on Earth) / Sunday, 26th July 2026, 12:00 UTC.

If you need any clarification, please feel free to reach out to us in the #sig-release Slack channel.

Thanks,
Prajyot Parab
v1.37 Release Lead Shadow

[0]: https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/C2C40FMNF/p1784808648746789