On Republic Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the northbound carriageway of the bridge connecting Bandra Worli Sea Link with the Dharmaveer Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road. The event marked a significant milestone in the city’s infrastructure development.
Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar, and Skill Development Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha, CM Fadnavis emphasized that the coastal road project would save considerable time and fuel for Mumbai residents while significantly reducing pollution.
The Chief Minister announced that 94% of the work on the Mumbai Coastal Road has been completed. The newly inaugurated section includes four interchange arms—three at Worli and one along Haji Ali. Starting January 27, the northern arm of the bowstring bridge and the four new interchange arms will be open for vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. to midnight daily. These interchange arms connect Marine Drive to Prabhadevi, Marine Drive to Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk, and the sea bridge from Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk to Bandra.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his confidence that the northern arm would bring about significant changes in the lives of Mumbai residents, praising the unique and high-standard technical work involved in the project.
According to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the southern arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road South route, from Worli to Marine Drive, was inaugurated on March 11, 2024. The northern flank, linking Marine Drive and Haji Ali, was opened on June 11, 2024, with the final 3.5 km stretch between Haji Ali and Worli becoming operational on July 11, 2024.
Nearly 5 million vehicles have used the coastal road from March 12 to December 31, 2024, with an average of 18,000 to 20,000 vehicles traveling daily. The BMC stated that three interchange arms—two at Worli to Bandra and one to Marine Drive, along with one interchange at Haji Ali—are yet to be opened for traffic. Additionally, nearly 70 hectares of green space will be created to enhance the quality of life for Mumbai residents.
The project includes the construction of cycle tracks, public parks, jogging tracks, and open auditoriums within the green space, providing new recreational areas for the city’s residents. A sea protection wall has also been proposed to prevent erosion and safeguard the project from high sea waves.
The Mumbai Coastal Road project cost is estimated at $1.7 billion.
