The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is a 29-km, eight-lane expressway connecting South Mumbai and the Western suburbs. The estimated cost of the coastal road project is Rs 13,060 crore and is executed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Mumbai Coastal Road: Key facts
| Name | Dharmveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road |
| Project executed by | BMC |
| Project general consultant | AECOM |
| Status | Phase 1: Open
Remaining Phase 1, Phase 2: Under construction |
| Length | 29 km |
| Lanes | 8 |
| Completion | Opened for public in October 2024 |
| Start point | Princess Street Flyover, Marine Lines |
| Endpoint | Kandivali |
| Project cost | Rs 13,060 crore (previously estimated to be around Rs 12,700 crore) |
Mumbai Coastal Road Phase 1
- Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road has been divided as the south-bound arm and the north-bound arm.
- The Maharashtra CM inaugurated the south-bound partially – spanning 9.5 km on March 11, 2024.
- The remaining part of the coastal road was tentatively opened on June 10, 2024.
- Complete operations started from October 2024.
Mumbai Coastal Road map
Starting from Marine Lines in South Mumbai, the coastal road Mumbai Coastal Road reaches Kandivali in the Western suburbs. The project has two underground tunnels at Malabar Hill and Girgaum Chowpatty. The project is designed with green spaces, a sea wall and multiple interchanges.
Source: MCGM
Coastal road project in Mumbai: Benefits
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Reduced time to travel: This faster and direct route as compared to the existing one will reduce the travel time between South Mumbai and Western Suburbs by around 70%.
- With the completion of this project, the travel time between the two places will be reduced from 2 hours to 40 minutes.
- The time taken to travel from Worli to Marine Drive is around 40 minutes which is reduced to 10 minutes with Phase-1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road operational.
- Improved quality of life: With easy travel option and reduced time, people will have smoother commute to and from work place, improving quality of life.
- Economic boost: With connectivity comes increased business activities. More job opportunities lead to economic boost.
- Mumbai tourism: With the Mumbai Coastal Road lining the Arabian Sea and providing connectivity to some of the tourist places in the city, there will be an up in tourism in both South Mumbai and the western suburbs.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Toll
Phase-1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project from Marine Drive to Worli does not attract any toll.
Mumbai Coastal Road phase 1
Source: MCGM
The under-construction Phase 1 of the coastal road project in Mumbai is a 10.58-km stretch. It starts from the Princess Street flyover and ends at the Worli end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Source: MCGM
Mumbai Coastal Road: Entry and exit
There will be three entries and two exits to the Mumbai Coastal Road.
Entry point
- Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction
- Rajani Patel Junction
- Amarsons Garden
Exit point
- Amarsons Garden
- Marine Drive (Princess Street Bridge)
Timings of Mumbai Coastal Road
- The entry from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction is between 7AM and midnight.
- Entry from Rajani Patel junction and exit at Marine Drive (Princess Street) is between 7 AM and midnight on all days.
- Entry from Amarsons Garden Entry and exit at Marine Drive (Princess Street) is between 7 AM and midnight on all days.
- Speed on Mumbai Coastal Road
- On the straight Mumbai Coastal Road: 80 km/ hr
- In the tunnel: 60 km/hr
- At turning point: 40 km/hr
Vehicles allowed on Mumbai Coastal Road
Only cars and buses are allowed on the Mumbai Coastal Road. Two-wheelers, Three wheelers and heavy vehicles are barred from entering the Mumbai Coastal Road.
Mumbai Coastal Road phase 2
- The Mumbai Coastal Road Phase 2 will be around 20 km. It will start from the Bandra end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and will end at Kandivali.
Source: MCGM
- The coastal road phase 2 will comprise of 17.17 km Versova Bandra Sea LInk in which 9.6-km will be on the sea. This will have connectors at Bandra (1.17 km), Carter Road (1.8 km) and Juhu Koliwada (2.8 km). This Versova-Bandra Sea Link will be of eight lanes and will primarily decongest traffic on the Western Suburbs and the Western Express Highway. The cost of only the Versova-Bandra Sea Link project is estimated at Rs 11, 333 crore.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Package construction status
Divided into 1, 2 and 4 packages, L&T is the contractor of packages 1 and 4 and HCC-Hyundai Development Corporation JV is the contractor for package 2.
Package 1: Priyadarshani Park to Baroda Palace (3.82 km)- 83.82% as on December 2023.
Package 2: Baroda Palace to the Worli end of Bandra Worli Sea Link (2.23 km)-69.46% as on December 2023.
Package 4: Princess Street Flyover to Priyadarshani Park (3.93 km)- 90.77% as on December 2023.
Facilities around Mumbai Coastal Road Project
As per media reports, the BMC is working on a parking facility around the Mumbai Coastal Road housing over 1,857 vehicles. Underground parking lots at Amarsons Garden-Breach Candy, National Sports Club of India (NSCI)-Worli, Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk-Worli and opposite Dr. Annie Besant Road in Worli will be developed. Also part of this plan will be implementation of advanced traffic management system (ATMS) that will manage the traffic through real-time cameras and sensors.
Locations near the Mumbai Coastal Road
Nariman Point: The original business district, Nariman Point is home to many commercial centres and enjoys proximity to the famous Dalal Street. Residential realty is very limited here and there is more of commercial properties here.
Marine Drive: Known as the Queen’s necklace, this is what Mumbai is synonym of. This has the Brabourne Stadium and the Wankhede Stadium. This place has old residential buildings some of them date more than four decades.
Marine Lines: This is opposite the Girgaon Chowpatty and has a fair amount of old residential buildings. No new property has come up in this area while a few buildings have gone or fit for redevelopment.
Peddar Road: This is a posh residential locality in Mumbai and also houses Antilia, the most expensive private residence in the world.
Worli: This is a posh residential locality and many celebrities stay here owing to its proximity. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and actor wife Anushka Sharma stay in Worli. Worli also has the house of Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani who stays here with husband Anand Piramal.
According to, the average price in this part of Mumbai is upwards of Rs 46,196 per sqft. The average rent for a 3 BHK in these areas is between Rs 1-2 lakh per month.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: BMC Budget 2024-25
Under the BMC Budget 2024-25 that was presented on February 2, 2024, around Rs 2,800 crore has been allocated for the Marine Drive to Worli stretch of the coastal road.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: History
As an alternative to expensive sea links, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project was first suggested in 2012. However, various issues resulted in the project being stuck for many years.
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project was finally approved in 2018.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Impact on real estate
With the completion of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, the areas that lie along the line are expected to be positively impacted. With easy connectivity and decongested traffic, coming to South Mumbai would be easy, thus, micro market areas of Mumbai realty, such as Kandivali, Dahisar, Mira Road, Goregaon, Jogeshwari and Bhayandar, may witness an increased preference. Since the announcement and the commencement of the project, the real estate prices in the areas have seen a market escalation of around 10-15%.
“The coastal road project in Mumbai is not only a game-changer for transportation but also a catalyst for the city’s real estate market. By reducing travel time between Nariman Point and Kandivali from over 2 hours to less than 40 minutes, this ambitious infrastructure endeavor is set to rejuvenate the city’s business hubs, drive residential demand in key submarkets and potentially bridge the residential price gap between different areas,” says Samantak Das, chief economist and head- Research & REIS, India, JLL.
He added that the first phase of the project is a 10.58-km stretch connecting Marine Drive to Worli and will serve as a crucial link between the traditional CBD submarket and the SBD Central (Lower Parel, Worli) submarkets. Over time, the traditionally established CBD in Mumbai lost its appeal due to a lack of quality supply and connectivity challenges, causing business activity to shift towards the North. However, recent years have witnessed a reversal of this trend, with the front office market activity gradually moving towards South Central Mumbai. The Coastal Road presents a unique opportunity for investors and landlords to revitalise older buildings through retrofitting, restoring their relevance and attracting businesses once again. With improved road connectivity and the availability of quality supply, the erstwhile CBD has the potential to regain its previous allure as a prime office hub.
Das also highlighted that, Phase 1 of the project also has the potential to amplify residential activity in South Central Mumbai, further narrowing the price differential observed across the southern and central submarkets.
Coastal road project in Mumbai extension till Virar
The Maharashtra government recently announced that there are plans to extend the under-construction Mumbai Coastal Road till Virar, located in Palghar district, as per media reports. With this extension, the travel time between the two places will be reduced to just 35 to 40 minutes, offering relief to commuters.
To be funded by the Japanese government, the extension project will cost around Rs 54,000 crore. He also highlighted that the tender for the Versova to Madh link of the Mumbai Coastal Road project has been floated. Work on the Madh to Uttan link is expected to start soon.
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Over 2 hours of travel time each way spent by office goers from Kandivali to South Mumbai and back will be a thing of the past once the entire Mumbai Coastal Project, which uses the Bandra Worli Sea Link effectively opens up. Even with Phase 1 operational, significant time is being saved by people who travel from Worli to South Mumbai. Sobo, which is an important business district and was connected only by train and road today had added one more avenue with this project. Finally, with the launch of the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line, South Mumbai will be seamlessly connected to the western suburbs.
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FAQs
What is the coastal road project in Mumbai?
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is a 29-km road project.
Where does Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project start?
Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project starts from the Princesses Street Flyover.
Where does Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project start?
Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project starts from the Bandra side of the Bandra Worli Sea Link.
When will the Mumbai Coastal Road Project be completed?
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is expected to be completed by May 2024.
What is the expected cost of the project?
While initially the project was pegged at Rs 12,700 crore, owing to delays, it is now pegged at Rs 13,060 crore.
Who is executing the Mumbai Coastal Road Project?
The BMC is executing the Mumbai Coastal Road Project.
What is the official name of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project?
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project's official name is Dharmveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road.
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