Prabhadevi Connector to Complete Mumbai Coastal Road by February

Prabhadevi Connector to Complete Mumbai Coastal Road by February

Mumbai is on the brink of a transformative upgrade in urban mobility, with the Mumbai Coastal Road set to open fully by February 2025, as announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The announcement came during the inauguration of the North Channel Bridge connecting the Coastal Road to the Worli-Bandra Sea Link, a pivotal development aimed at easing the city’s congestion and enhancing its connectivity.

Describing the project as a “new era of connectivity,” Fadnavis highlighted the benefits of the Coastal Road in significantly reducing travel time for Mumbaikars while offering relief from pollution. With 94% of the project completed, the final piece—the Prabhadevi connector—is expected to be operational next month, cementing the road’s status as a landmark in Mumbai’s infrastructure. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with ministers Ashish Shelar and Mangal Prabhat Lodha, joined the CM during the inauguration. Fadnavis extended gratitude to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, engineers, and workers, acknowledging their dedication in delivering this ambitious project.

The newly inaugurated 827-metre-long northbound bridge is a marvel of engineering, featuring a 143-metre-long ‘Bo Arch String Girder’ over the sea, weighing 2,400 metric tonnes. The structure is set to accommodate vehicular traffic daily from 7 am to midnight. Until now, traffic for both directions was directed onto the southbound bridge, which opened earlier. Additionally, key intersections from Marine Drive to Prabhadevi and Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk to the sea bridge are now operational. This development aims to streamline the movement of vehicles across Mumbai’s western coastline, reducing commute times and fostering smoother urban mobility. The Mumbai Coastal Road Project underscores the city’s march towards efficient infrastructure, promising to transform travel for residents while reflecting a modern, sustainable approach to urban development.