The Mumbai Coastal Road Project, which is officially known as the Dharmveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road is a 29-km, eight-lane expressway connecting South Mumbai and the Western suburbs. The estimated cost of the coastal road project in Mumbai is Rs 13,060 crore and is executed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Key facts
| Name | Dharmveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road |
| Project executed by | BMC |
| Project general consultant | AECOM |
| Status | Phase- 1 Partially open
Remaining Phase 1, Phase 2 Under construction |
| Length | 29 km |
| Lanes | 8 |
| Completion | June 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 Project: Inauguration date
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase-1 was partially inaugurated by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on March 11, 2024 in the presence of deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. The south-bound arm of Phase-1 covering 9.5 km of the 10.58 km corridor of the Coastal Road Project Mumbai was inaugurated. It opened to the public from March 12. The coastal road Phase-2 is expected to be operational from May 15, 2024.
The remaining 1 km is of the Mumbai coastal project that will connect to the Bandra Worli Sea Link is set to be bridged by April 16 or 17, mentions a report by HT. A 120-metre girder with a bowstring arch will connect to the Bandra Worli Sea Link. The report mentions that the bowstring arch bridge that was assembled in Nhava village jetty will be loaded on a floating platform on April 12. This is expected to reach the Worli site around April 15-16. Based on the climatic conditions, this will be placed on the pier by April 16-17.
Note that only one arm of the thee interchanges at Haji Ali, Worli and Amarsons will be made operations in Phase-1.
Mumbai Coastal Road map
Starting from Marine Lines in South Mumbai, the coastal road Mumbai project reaches Kandivali in the Western suburbs. The project will have two underground tunnels at Malabar Hill and Girgaum Chowpatty. It will have green spaces, a sea wall and multiple interchanges.
Source: MCGM
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Benefits
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Reduced time to travel: The most important benefit is reduced travel time for which the Mumbai Coastal Road Project was conceived. 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 will be reduced to 10 minutes once Phase-1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project is made 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 Project lining the Arabian Sea and providing connectivity to some of the tourist places in the city, there will be an up in visiting places in both South Mumbai and the western suburbs.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Toll
According to Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, Phase-1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project from Marine Drive to Worli will not attract any toll.
Mumbai Coastal Road phase 1
Source: MCGM
The under-construction Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project 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 8AM and 5 PM on all days.
- Entry from Rajani Patel junction and exit at Marine Drive (Princess Street) is between 7 AM and 11 PM on all days.
- Entry from Amarsons Garden Entry and exit at Marine Drive (Princess Street) is between 7 AM and 11 PM 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.
Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Status
April 2024
On April 26, 2024, a massive 25,000-ton girder connecting the south-bound corridor of the Mumbai Coastal Road to the Bandra Worli Sea Link was launched. In a statement, the BMC said that the process to launch the 136 metre bow-string-arch-type girder at Worli started at 2 AM and was completed at 3.25 AM. This is the first such installation done in sea in India. The 18 x 21 m wide girder will connect the 10.5 km of the Mumbai Coastal Road to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
March 2024
On March 11, 2024, the partial inauguration of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1 was done by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde. The south-bound arm of coastal road phase 1 that covers over 9.5 km of the total 10.58 km corridor was inaugurated. The coastal road was open to the public from March 12.
February 2024
Chahal on February 2, 2024 mentioned to media persons that around 84% of the work of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project is completed.
December 2023
As per the BMC’s status report on December 14, 2023, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project is 82.51% complete. The BMC posted a drone shot real video showing the status of the project on its social media page.
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Source: BMC official instagram
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.
Housing News View Point
Mumbai is growing high on infra and the Mumbai Coastal Project is one such project that adds to the advantage of the city. With easy connectivity between South Mumbai and the western suburbs the time taken reduced, the property market in the periphery areas will also surge. Additionally, going further, the realty markets along this corridor will also look at a growth owing to the convenience.
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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