With this, travelling between Nariman Point and Bandra in flat 15 minutes will become a reality. The entire coast road is also expected to be functional by the end of next month
The northbound carriage of Mumbai’s Coastal Road bow-string bridge was inaugurated on 26 January 2025 by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. During the event, Fadnavis personally drove a car across the bridge, with Shinde accompanying him. State ministers Ashish Shelar and Mangal Prabhat Lodha were also present at the ceremony.
The newly opened bridge spans 827 metres, of which 699 metres extend over the sea and the remaining 128 metres are on land. It features a striking bow-string girder, which is 143 metres long, 27 metres wide, and 31 metres high. The bridge connects the Coastal Road to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, creating a smoother traffic flow between South Mumbai and the western suburbs.
The Coastal Road itself extends 10.58 kilometres, stretching from Shamaldas Gandhi Marg (Princess Street) in Marine Drive to the Worli-Bandra Sea Link. The road is accessible to vehicles daily from 7 a.m. to midnight.
In addition to the bow-string bridge, new intersections were also inaugurated. These include connections from Marine Drive to Prabhadevi, Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk to the sea bridge, and the intercity route towards Bandra. These routes aim to improve connectivity within the city and reduce congestion.
The Coastal Road project is almost complete, with 94% of the work finished. The remaining tasks, including the key Prabhadevi connector, are expected to be completed by the end of February 2025. Once fully operational, the Coastal Road will drastically cut travel times across the city. For instance, travel between Nariman Point and Bandra is projected to take just 15 minutes, enhancing convenience for commuters and easing traffic bottlenecks.
