Mumbai Coastal Road's First Phase Inaugurated, Aiming to Transform City's Connectivity
The project, named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, is expected to reduce travel times and emissions, with full completion anticipated by May 2024.
- The first phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road, stretching from Worli to Marine Drive, was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on March 11, 2024.
- Named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the road aims to significantly reduce travel time and carbon emissions.
- The project, costing ₹12,721 crore, features a 10.58 km stretch with impressive tunnels and is expected to be fully completed by May 2024.
- The road is toll-free, with specific speed limits set for safety and efficiency, and prohibits heavy vehicles and pedestrians.
- Experts predict the coastal road will boost property prices, enhance infrastructure, and redefine living in Mumbai's western suburbs.
