Mumbai’s ambitious Coastal Road Project, designed to ease congestion and provide a scenic pathway along the city’s western coastline, is progressing toward completion. A major milestone was recently achieved with the installation of a 44-metre span connecting the northbound road to the iconic Worli Sea Link. While portions of the road are expected to open by the end of this year, the project is slated for full completion by mid-2024, marking a transformative development for Mumbai’s transport infrastructure.
A key highlight of this project is the upcoming 7.5-kilometre sea-facing promenade, which will stretch from Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli end of the sea link. Designed as a leisure hub, this promenade will feature a 20-metre wide pathway equipped with a cycling track, an open-air theatre, and recreational spaces. Nearly double the length of Marine Drive’s promenade, this new pathway aims to become a prime destination for walkers, joggers, and families, offering an uninterrupted coastal view of the Arabian Sea.
The coastal road also includes comprehensive infrastructure additions, with two key interchange arms linking JK Kapur Chowk and Baroda Palace to the coastal road at Worli expected to open by March 2024. Additionally, four large underground parking lots with a capacity for 1,857 vehicles are being built at strategic points, including Amarsons Garden at Breach Candy and the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli. These facilities are expected to be ready by May 2024, addressing the need for organised parking spaces to support the high footfall expected along the new coastal routes. In line with modern urban traffic solutions, the project will feature an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) located at the Amarsons Garden car park. The ICCC will utilise an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) with real-time traffic monitoring via cameras, sensors, and weather stations. This system aims to improve road safety and efficiency, allowing authorities to respond quickly to any incidents on the road.
However, the project has encountered delays in developing additional public spaces, such as dedicated jogging and cycling tracks, yoga bays, and butterfly gardens, due to the election code of conduct, which has postponed landscaping tenders until after the elections. Despite these challenges, the Coastal Road Project is already benefiting approximately 20,000 vehicles each day, and its completion is expected to provide significant congestion relief for Mumbai’s western coast. The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is being executed in two phases. Phase 1, which spans 10.58 kilometres from Marine Drive to Worli, is nearing completion, while Phase 2 will extend the connection from the Bandra Sea Link to Kandivali Junction. When fully operational, this coastal corridor promises not only smoother connectivity but also a reimagined recreational experience for Mumbaikars, offering a modern coastal hub that could reshape the city’s interaction with its waterfront.
