Bandra To Nariman Point In Just 7 Mins; Arch Bridge Connecting Sea Link & Coastal Road Opens

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The southern part of Mumbai's Coastal Road linking to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link opened on Thursday, cutting travel time from Bandra to Marine Drive to 12 minutes.

MCRP To BWSL

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The connection aims to ease traffic congestion at the Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk in Worli.

Traffic Congestions

Maharashtra's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers were expected to attend the inauguration.

Chief Ministers

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The road was to open for traffic after receiving clearance from the Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk.

Open For Traffic Now

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This new southern bridge is part of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (South), connecting the North Channel Line to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Mumbai Coastal Road

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The Coastal Road extends 10.58 km from Princess Street Flyover to the Worli Sea Link.

Worli Sea Link

A 136-metre stretch was completed using the largest boosting arch girder, weighing 2,000 metric tonnes.

136-Metre Stretch

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The entire Coastal Road project, costing ₹12,721 crore, spans 29 km and includes three internal roads and two tunnels.

Length And Cost

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Were you looking forward to its inauguration?

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