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• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the northern arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by December 2028.
• The corridor will create a signal-free route connecting Nariman Point to Bhayandar, easing pressure on the Western Express Highway.
• The project's northern section, stretching from Versova to Bhayandar, has been divided into multiple construction packages, including tunnels and elevated corridors.
• During his site visit, Shri Devendra Fadnavis also emphasised environmental compliance, including compensatory mangrove plantation, while reiterating plans to develop a new commercial district along the corridor.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis has said the northern section of the Mumbai Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by December 2028, paving the way for a signal-free corridor linking south Mumbai with the northern suburbs and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Shri Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement after inspecting ongoing construction work on the Versova–Dahisar stretch of the project on Sunday. The proposed corridor forms a key component of Mumbai's long-term transport strategy and is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion on the city's western arterial routes.
According to the Chief Minister, nearly 60 per cent of Mumbai's traffic currently relies on the Western Express Highway. The coastal corridor is being developed to provide an alternative high-capacity route, allowing commuters to travel seamlessly from Nariman Point to Bhayandar without encountering traffic signals. Once completed, the project is expected to improve travel times and strengthen connectivity between Mumbai and the fast-growing northern parts of the metropolitan region.
The northern arm will extend the benefits of the existing Coastal Road, whose southern section connecting Marine Drive and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link became operational in 2024. The new phase will connect Versova to Bhayandar through a combination of roads, tunnels and elevated structures.
Officials associated with the project said the corridor has been divided into multiple construction packages. The alignment includes stretches between Versova and Goregaon, Goregaon and Malad, as well as twin tunnels linking Malad and Kandivali. Further sections will connect Kandivali to Gorai and Dahisar, while an elevated corridor from Dahisar will extend the route towards Bhayandar.
The overall project is expected to span roughly 25 kilometres and involve an investment of around INR 25,000 crore. Authorities have stated that required environmental clearances have been obtained and land acquisition for the project has largely been completed. Mobilisation of machinery and workforce has already commenced at several locations, enabling construction activity to progress across different packages.
During the inspection, Shri Devendra Fadnavis also underlined the importance of adhering to environmental commitments associated with the project. He said compensatory mangrove plantation would need to be undertaken alongside construction activities to address ecological concerns arising from the development. Environmental groups and representatives of fishing communities have previously expressed concerns regarding the impact of the project on coastal ecosystems and local livelihoods.
Apart from the transport benefits, the state government is also exploring the development of a commercial and economic district along portions of the northern coastal corridor. The proposal aims to create a business hub comparable to the Bandra-Kurla Complex, leveraging land parcels adjoining the new infrastructure to support economic activity and urban growth.
The Coastal Road remains one of Mumbai's most ambitious infrastructure projects. With work now progressing on the northern extension, the state government is positioning the corridor as a critical intervention to improve mobility, reduce congestion and support the city's future expansion. If construction proceeds as scheduled, the complete Nariman Point-to-Bhayandar route could become operational by the end of 2028, offering a new transportation spine along Mumbai's western coastline.
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