Mumbai Coastal Road
Mumbai Coastal Road is a 29.2 km access-controlled coastal expressway connecting Marine Lines, Haji Ali, Worli, Bandra and Kandivali. Phase 1 is operational and Phase 2 is under construction.
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Phase 1 of the Mumbai Coastal Road — the 10.58 km segment from Princess Street Flyover near Marine Lines to Worli Sea Face — was inaugurated in January 2024. The opening marked a milestone for Mumbai's coastal infrastructure, cutting travel time between South Mumbai and Worli to under 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
Phase 2, covering the 18.6 km stretch from Worli northward to Kandivali, is actively progressing. MMRDA has awarded contracts for the marine viaduct sections between Bandra and Borivali. Land reclamation work along the Bandra–Versova coastline and construction of interchanges at key junctions is underway.
Upon full completion, the Mumbai Coastal Road will serve as the first leg of the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road Network — a continuous coastal expressway connecting Nariman Point to Virar via the Bandra–Versova Sea Link, Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road, and Uttan–Virar Sea Link.
Mumbai Coastal Road Route
The Mumbai Coastal Road follows a north–south alignment along the western coastline of Mumbai. Starting at the Princess Street Flyover interchange near Marine Lines in South Mumbai, it travels through reclaimed land and an undersea tunnel below Priyadarshini Park, emerging at Worli Sea Face. Phase 2 continues northward past Bandra to Kandivali.
The route deliberately avoids existing congested city roads, instead using reclaimed seafront land and marine viaducts. This allows the expressway to provide an uninterrupted, signal-free corridor along one of India's most urbanized coastlines.
Mumbai Coastal Road Route Map
Mumbai Coastal Road Key Facts
Phase-wise Status
The Mumbai Coastal Road is being constructed in two phases. Phase 1 is complete and operational; Phase 2 is under active construction.
Marine Lines → Worli
Worli → Kandivali
Mumbai Coastal Road Status & Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Mumbai Coastal Road (MCR) |
| Total Length | 29.2 km (Phase 1 + Phase 2) |
| Estimated Cost | ~₹14,000 Crore |
| Implementing Agency | MMRDA / MCGM |
| Road Type | 8-lane access-controlled coastal expressway |
| Tunnel Section | 2.07 km twin undersea tunnel (Priyadarshini Park) |
| Phase 1 Status | Operational (since Jan 2024) |
| Phase 2 Status | Under Construction |
| Phase 2 Target | ~2027 |
| Design Speed | 80 km/h |
Mumbai Coastal Road Completion Date
Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road — extending from Worli to Kandivali (~18.6 km) — is the subject of active construction. MMRDA's revised estimates target Phase 2 completion around 2027, though timelines depend on progress of marine reclamation and complex interchange construction near Bandra and Juhu.
The full 29.2 km corridor, once complete, will be part of a continuous coastal expressway from Nariman Point to Virar — one of the world's longest urban coastal road networks when combined with the Bandra–Versova Sea Link, Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road, and Uttan–Virar Sea Link.
Mumbai Coastal Road Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Construction begins |
| 2020 | Tunnel breakthrough |
| 2024 | Phase 1 (Marine Lines to Worli) opens for public traffic |
| 2025 | Phase 2 (Worli to Kandivali) construction in full swing |
| 2027 | Expected Phase 2 completion and full corridor integration |
Why the Mumbai Coastal Road Matters
★ Travel Time Reduction
Slashing commute times between Marine Lines/Nariman Point and Worli from 45+ minutes in peak traffic to under 10 minutes, saving valuable productive hours daily.
★ South Mumbai Access
Provides a direct bypass along the western coast, removing heavy traffic from the inner arterial residential roads of South Mumbai.
★ Connection to Bandra
Establishes a high-capacity, signal-free route that feeds directly towards the northern suburbs, linking prime residential and business hubs.
★ Future Connection to BVSL
Closes the maritime link to the Bandra–Versova Sea Link (BVSL), allowing traffic to flow smoothly across the complete western coastline of Mumbai.