BMC Set to Open Southbound Connector of Mumbai Coastal Road
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

BMC Set to Open Southbound Connector of Mumbai Coastal Road

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is slated to inaugurate this section of the Coastal Road project on 26 January, coinciding with Republic Day. However, the southbound connector will officially open to traffic the following Monday, 29 January. This new connector is expected to drastically improve the flow of traffic between the north and south of the city, offering a direct route from the BWSL to Marine Drive without the need for detours. Previously, commuters from South Mumbai had to travel north via the Bandra Worli Sea Link, continue along Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg in Worli, and then return to the coastal road. With the completion of the southbound connector, traffic will be able to move seamlessly between Marine Drive and the Sea Link, significantly reducing travel time. A senior civic official confirmed that while the connector will open in late January, other works on two interchanges in Worli and one in Haji Ali remain ongoing. These interchanges are expected to be completed by February 2025. Additionally, the 7.5-km continuous promenade stretching from Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli end of the Sea Link is anticipated to be ready by May. The project is already credited with reducing travel times by 70 percent and fuel consumption by 34 percent, according to BMC. Also nearing completion is the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) behind Tata Garden in Breach Candy. This will serve as the nerve centre for managing the Coastal Road’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), allowing for more efficient traffic monitoring and control.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is slated to inaugurate this section of the Coastal Road project on 26 January, coinciding with Republic Day. However, the southbound connector will officially open to traffic the following Monday, 29 January. This new connector is expected to drastically improve the flow of traffic between the north and south of the city, offering a direct route from the BWSL to Marine Drive without the need for detours. Previously, commuters from South Mumbai had to travel north via the Bandra Worli Sea Link, continue along Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg in Worli, and then return to the coastal road. With the completion of the southbound connector, traffic will be able to move seamlessly between Marine Drive and the Sea Link, significantly reducing travel time. A senior civic official confirmed that while the connector will open in late January, other works on two interchanges in Worli and one in Haji Ali remain ongoing. These interchanges are expected to be completed by February 2025. Additionally, the 7.5-km continuous promenade stretching from Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli end of the Sea Link is anticipated to be ready by May. The project is already credited with reducing travel times by 70 percent and fuel consumption by 34 percent, according to BMC. Also nearing completion is the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) behind Tata Garden in Breach Candy. This will serve as the nerve centre for managing the Coastal Road’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), allowing for more efficient traffic monitoring and control.

Next Story
Resources

Skyview by Empyrean is Making Benchmarks in the Indian Ropeway Industry

FIL Industries Private Limited, the parent company of Empyrean Skyview Projects that pioneered ropeway mobility solutions in India with Jammu’s Skyview Gondola, is currently developing the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway and is on track to complete Phase I by September 2026. The ropeway is set to be India’s longest passenger aerial monocable covering 5.8 km between the foothills of Dehradun in Purkulgam and MDDA taxi stand in the hills of Mussoorie in just under 20 minutes. The firm pioneered green mobility solutions in India with the development of the flagship Skyview Gondola in Jam..

Next Story
Technology

Creativity is for Humans, Productivity is for Robots!

On most construction sites, the rhythm of progress is measured by the clang of steel, the hum of machinery and the sweat of thousands. But increasingly, new sounds are entering the mix: the quiet efficiency of algorithms, the hum of drones overhead, and the precision of robotic arms at work. Behind the concrete and cables, an invisible force is taking hold: data. It is turning blueprints into living simulations, managing fleets of machines, and helping engineers make decisions before a single brick is laid. This is not the construction of tomorrow; it is the architecture of today – built on ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Bhartiya Urban Unveils ‘Bhartiya Converge’ GCC Enablement Platform

Bhartiya Urban has launched Bhartiya Converge, its latest business venture designed to become India’s premier platform for enabling Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The initiative offers an integrated ecosystem aimed at helping global clients gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Focused on enhancing turnaround time and operational efficiencies, the company seeks to deliver better business outcomes powered by top-tier talent. Bhartiya Converge presents a customised and integrated suite of microservices that addresses the nuanced and evolving operational..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?