The Mumbai Coastal Road, which was kept open 24/7 during the Ganpati festival, will now operate on a revised schedule. Starting from Saturday, 21 September, the road will be open daily from 7 am to midnight. This change aims to ensure smoother traffic flow for Mumbai’s commuters while allowing night-time construction work on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) connector.
The Mumbai Coastal Road To Operate On A Revised Schedule
Before this, the southern arm of the road was open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. The northern arm followed a similar schedule but remained closed on weekends. However, with the new timings, both arms of the Coastal Road will be accessible every day without any weekend restrictions. This offers more convenience to commuters travelling across the city.
The Coastal Road connects key parts of Mumbai, offering a streamlined route for north-south traffic. The southern section of the road stretches from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk and Rajani Patel Chowk (Lotus Junction) to Marine Drive. Meanwhile, the northern section runs from Marine Drive, Haji Ali, and Rajani Patel Chowk to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. On 13 September, the northbound traffic lane of the Coastal Road, which connects to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, was opened for vehicles. This marked a major step towards easing traffic congestion along this critical stretch.
92% Of The Work Is Complete
The Coastal Road project, spanning 10.58 km, has already made significant progress. Approximately 92% of the work is complete. The southern section, which extends from Worli to Marine Drive, was inaugurated on 12 March. The northern section, connecting Marine Drive to Haji Ali, followed on 10 June. Another 3.5-km stretch from Haji Ali to Abdul Gaffer Khan Road opened on 11 July. While the road is now mostly operational, construction on the BWSL connector is ongoing. For this reason, the Coastal Road remains closed between midnight and 7 am, allowing workers to finish the remaining tasks on the bridge.
The Coastal Road plays a vital role in reducing travel times across the city. It starts at the Princess Street Flyover near Marine Drive and extends to the Worli end of the BWSL. One of its most notable features is the twin tunnels, which are each 2.072 km long and have an internal diameter of 11 metres. These tunnels run between Priyadarshini Park and Girgaum Chowpatty, facilitating a smoother journey along the coastal stretch.
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Designed with a 4+4 lane configuration, the Coastal Road has delivered significant benefits to commuters. The new road has reduced travel time by 70%, making it a valuable asset for those travelling across Mumbai. Additionally, it has helped reduce fuel consumption by 34%, contributing to more efficient and eco-friendly travel.
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