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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has moved closer to completing the Santacruz–Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Phase-2 with the final structural work on the BKC–Vakola connector. The last missing segment was completed after launching twin 54-metre composite girders over Vakola Nallah, marking the closure of a key gap in the 10.88 km east–west corridor. This arm connects major hubs including Bandra Kurla Complex, Santacruz, Kalina, Kurla and Chembur, enabling smoother traffic flow across Mumbai. The project is expected to improve connectivity between the Eastern and Western Express Highways.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed a major structural stage of the Santacruz–Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Phase-2 with the final BKC–Vakola connector reaching structural completion. This development brings the nearly 10.88 km east–west corridor close to full readiness, filling the last remaining gap in the network. Advertisement
The key milestone involved the launching of twin 54-metre composite girders at two levels over the Vakola Nallah bridge. This segment connects the Bharat Diamond Bourse area in Bandra Kurla Complex with Vakola, forming an essential link that integrates multiple elevated corridors and arms within the SCLR system.
This portion of work was carried out in a highly constrained urban stretch where traditional support systems could not be used due to the existing bridge and continuous traffic movement. The execution required careful planning and controlled operations.
The structural specifications of the launched spans include a length of 54 metres, deck width of 8.5 metres, and an approximate weight of 358 metric tonnes. Each girder has a depth of 3.130 metres, arranged in three longitudinal units. Heavy-duty cranes of 700 MT and 500 MT capacity were used for the installation.
The work followed a phased approach, where two girders were installed first, followed by the third, after which final alignment and integration were completed. Strict safety measures and traffic management were maintained throughout the process.
With this segment in place, the SCLR corridor is now forming a continuous elevated network connecting the Eastern Express Highway, Western Express Highway, Bandra Kurla Complex, Santacruz, Vakola, Kalina, Kurla and Chembur. The system is designed to operate as a signal-free route, reducing stoppages and improving travel flow across key parts of Mumbai.
The BKC–Vakola arm spans around 1.4 km in total, including about 500 metres of four-lane elevated roadway and 900 metres of connecting two-lane arms. This section plays a key role in linking multiple corridors and distributing traffic across different routes instead of concentrating it at a few junctions.
According to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the completion of this final arm brings the SCLR corridor closer to becoming a fully integrated nearly 11 km east–west link, which is expected to reduce congestion and improve connectivity across Mumbai. Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde noted that the corridor serves as an important route for daily commuters and that its integration will help ease traffic pressure across key city areas. MMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee stated that this milestone completes the mobility network and allows the corridor to function as a continuous high-efficiency connector across the city.
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