BMC Begins Work On Rs 180 Billion Versova–Dahisar Coastal Road

15 Oct 2025 CW Team

The ongoing work is located outside the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), though stricter environmental clearances will be required for portions of the project falling within the CRZ. The BMC has submitted a proposal to the Tree Authority for the removal of affected trees and issued a public notice inviting citizen objections and suggestions, which will be heard on 17 October.

According to reports, the Versova–Dahisar coastal corridor will stretch 18.47 km and be divided into six construction packages, featuring elevated roads, cable-stayed bridges, and tunnels. The initiative is designed to ease congestion in western suburbs including Dahisar, Borivali, Kandivali, and Malad, while improving connectivity between southern Mumbai and the northern suburbs.

The estimated project cost ranges from Rs 166.2 billion to Rs 180 billion, depending on land acquisition and construction requirements. The plan also includes replantation drives across about 60 plots in western Mumbai and the demolition of the Veer Savarkar Bridge in Goregaon to accommodate new infrastructure.

While residents — particularly in Charkop — have raised concerns about the loss of greenery, blocked sea views, and environmental impact, civic officials have assured that compensatory green cover measures will be implemented.

With the necessary approvals progressing, the BMC aims to complete the Versova–Dahisar stretch by late 2028, marking another milestone in Mumbai’s push to modernise its urban transport infrastructure and decongest its western suburbs.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has commenced work on the northern section of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, which will extend from Versova to Dahisar and later to Bhayander. As part of the development, a total of 1,244 trees in the Goregaon–Malad area will be impacted — with 254 marked for cutting and 990 set for replantation. The ongoing work is located outside the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), though stricter environmental clearances will be required for portions of the project falling within the CRZ. The BMC has submitted a proposal to the Tree Authority for the removal of affected trees and issued a public notice inviting citizen objections and suggestions, which will be heard on 17 October. According to reports, the Versova–Dahisar coastal corridor will stretch 18.47 km and be divided into six construction packages, featuring elevated roads, cable-stayed bridges, and tunnels. The initiative is designed to ease congestion in western suburbs including Dahisar, Borivali, Kandivali, and Malad, while improving connectivity between southern Mumbai and the northern suburbs. The estimated project cost ranges from Rs 166.2 billion to Rs 180 billion, depending on land acquisition and construction requirements. The plan also includes replantation drives across about 60 plots in western Mumbai and the demolition of the Veer Savarkar Bridge in Goregaon to accommodate new infrastructure. While residents — particularly in Charkop — have raised concerns about the loss of greenery, blocked sea views, and environmental impact, civic officials have assured that compensatory green cover measures will be implemented. With the necessary approvals progressing, the BMC aims to complete the Versova–Dahisar stretch by late 2028, marking another milestone in Mumbai’s push to modernise its urban transport infrastructure and decongest its western suburbs.

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