BMC to Open Southbound Connector Between BWSL and Marine Drive

24 Jan 2025 CW Team

The official inauguration of this part of the ambitious coastal road will take place on Republic Day, January 26, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leading the ceremony. Meanwhile, work on two interchanges in Worli and one in Haji Ali is still ongoing, with their completion expected by next month.

The southbound carriageway, stretching from Marine Drive to the Sea Link, was opened to traffic on September 13. Previously, travellers from South Mumbai had to take the northbound route via the BWSL, then reach Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg in Worli before proceeding to the coastal road. With the new connector, commuters can now move directly from the sea link to Marine Drive, making the journey from north to south much smoother.

"The coastal road project is nearing completion, with painting, lighting, and signage work underway. The Chief Minister will inaugurate it on January 26, but the road will be open to traffic the following day, Monday. The remaining work on the Haji Ali stretch (Worli to Lotus Jetty) and two arms in Worli — from Prabhadevi to Bandra and from Prabhadevi to Marine Drive — is expected to be finished by February," said a senior civic official.

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 completed by May, according to the official. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), located behind Tata Garden in Breach Candy, is also in its final stages of construction. This center will serve as the central hub for managing the entire coastal road project, utilizing advanced traffic management systems (ATMS) to monitor and control traffic flow along the road.

The 10.58-km coastal road extends from the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Worli end of the BWSL. The project includes multi-level interchanges at key locations like Haji Ali, Peddar Road (Amarsons Garden), and Worli Sea Face. The Peddar Road interchange will have four entry-exit arms, Haji Ali will have eight, and Worli will have six. The Coastal Road project began in October 2018 with a total cost of Rs 13,983 crore. According to the BMC, it has reduced travel time by 70 per cent and fuel consumption by 34 per cent.

The BMC is gearing up to open the southbound connector of the Mumbai Coastal Road, linking the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Marine Drive next week. The civic body is currently putting the final touches on the project, focusing on tasks like signage, painting, and lighting. The official inauguration of this part of the ambitious coastal road will take place on Republic Day, January 26, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leading the ceremony. Meanwhile, work on two interchanges in Worli and one in Haji Ali is still ongoing, with their completion expected by next month. The southbound carriageway, stretching from Marine Drive to the Sea Link, was opened to traffic on September 13. Previously, travellers from South Mumbai had to take the northbound route via the BWSL, then reach Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg in Worli before proceeding to the coastal road. With the new connector, commuters can now move directly from the sea link to Marine Drive, making the journey from north to south much smoother. The coastal road project is nearing completion, with painting, lighting, and signage work underway. The Chief Minister will inaugurate it on January 26, but the road will be open to traffic the following day, Monday. The remaining work on the Haji Ali stretch (Worli to Lotus Jetty) and two arms in Worli — from Prabhadevi to Bandra and from Prabhadevi to Marine Drive — is expected to be finished by February, said a senior civic official. 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 completed by May, according to the official. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), located behind Tata Garden in Breach Candy, is also in its final stages of construction. This center will serve as the central hub for managing the entire coastal road project, utilizing advanced traffic management systems (ATMS) to monitor and control traffic flow along the road. The 10.58-km coastal road extends from the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Worli end of the BWSL. The project includes multi-level interchanges at key locations like Haji Ali, Peddar Road (Amarsons Garden), and Worli Sea Face. The Peddar Road interchange will have four entry-exit arms, Haji Ali will have eight, and Worli will have six. The Coastal Road project began in October 2018 with a total cost of Rs 13,983 crore. According to the BMC, it has reduced travel time by 70 per cent and fuel consumption by 34 per cent.

Real Estate

08 May 2026

Integrated Waterproofing Strategies

Waterproofing buildings used to be an annual pre-monsoon affair but the evolution of real-estate development has changed that approach. In new developments, developers are weaving waterproofing solutions into both the design and construction phases, an approach that Nikhil Madan, Managing Director, Mahima Group, says, “is all about ensuring lasting durability [of the building] and keeping lifecycle risks including water seepage and extensive maintenance to a minimum.”Watertight by designAluminium formwork systems aren’t commonly thought of as a waterproofing tool but at the Mahima Group,..

Infrastructure Urban

08 May 2026

GROHE Showcases Water-Led Design At Milan

GROHE unveiled its GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary at Milan Design Week 2026, transforming Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato into an immersive showcase of water, design and wellbeing. Built on the philosophy of ‘Wellbeing Through Water’, the installation reimagined bathrooms as holistic spaces for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care.The Aqua Sanctuary was presented through three interconnected sanctums. The first showcased the 3D-printed GROHE SPA AquaTree shower and faucet, highlighting bespoke innovation and biophilic design. The second featured the Atrio Private Collection and GROHE SPA x Buster..

Infrastructure Transport

08 May 2026

Rahee Group Expands Rail Manufacturing Capacity

Rahee Group has outlined a multi-year investment roadmap to expand its operational footprint and strengthen manufacturing capabilities for India’s growing railway and urban transit sector. The Group is expanding in Odisha with a new Track Component Casting Unit, for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on 8 April 2026 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.The Group’s flagship EPC arm, Rahee Infratech Ltd, continues to focus on complex rail infrastructure projects, including track systems, bridges, viaducts and ballastless infrastructure. Its wholly owned subsidi..