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The Maharashtra government has approved a INR 1,800 crore, 1.26-km connector linking Bandra Fort to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to ease traffic at Bandra Reclamation and SV Road junctions. The six-lane road, to be built by MSRDC, will serve as a second sea link entry point from Bandstand, benefiting daily commuters and tourists. While the project includes land acquisition and rehabilitation, concerns remain about its impact on Bandstand’s public spaces. Officials plan minimal disruption with entry near Taj Lands End and a small exit at Bandra Fort. The connector forms part of a larger plan to decongest western Mumbai through parallel corridors.
The Maharashtra government has cleared a new 1.26-km connector road project that will link Bandra Fort to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The aim is to ease congestion near the Bandra Reclamation and SV Road junctions, especially during peak hours. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde gave the green light to the plan earlier this week after it was revived by local representatives and reviewed by planning officials. Advertisement
Currently, most vehicles access the sea link from near Bandra Reclamation, causing severe jams at the SV Road–Reclamation junction. The new connector will start at Bandstand and offer an alternate approach to the sea link. Officials say this will help divert traffic and reduce congestion in the Bandra West area, especially for daily commuters and tourists heading toward Taj Lands End and Bandra Fort.
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will execute the project. Initial cost estimates stand at INR 1,800 crore, which includes land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation. MSRDC will now begin processes such as securing coastal regulation zone (CRZ) approvals and conducting a land survey. The road will be six lanes wide and take about 2.5 years to complete once clearances are obtained.
While the connector is expected to improve traffic flow, concerns have been raised about how it might alter the character of Bandstand. The area currently draws large crowds due to its promenade, historic fort, and high-end hotels. Officials have proposed locating the entry point at the rear of Taj Lands End and adding a smaller exit near Bandra Fort to minimize disruption.
The project is part of a broader strategy to decongest Mumbai’s western suburbs by offering parallel road corridors and additional access points to the sea link. Authorities believe that with infrastructure like the Bandra-Versova Sea Link already in progress, the new connector will further improve east-west travel across Mumbai.
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