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The southern arm, connecting Worli to Marine Drive, opened on March 11, followed by the northern arm linking Marine Drive and Haji Ali on June 11.
The final 3.5 km stretch between Haji Ali and Worli became operational on July 11.(Photo: Knocksense)
The BMC is preparing to open the second arm of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project’s bow-string bridge by January 26, linking the coastal road directly to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, reports The Indian Express.
“The girders are already in place, and we are now focusing on final tasks like waterproofing, asphalting, and setting up electric poles. The bridge will be ready for southbound traffic from January 26,” an official confirmed.
On November 27, the final girders for the bow-string bridge were placed, and with the southbound traffic opening, the bridge will be fully operational. The bridge, which links the coastal road to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, is currently open for northbound traffic from South Mumbai’s Nariman Point, providing direct access to the sea link.
According to The Financial Express, the bow-string bridge is the longest of its kind in India, spanning across open sea, as stated by BMC officials.
This development marks a major milestone in completing the first phase of the MCRP. The southern arm from Worli to Marine Drive was opened on March 11, while the northern arm from Marine Drive to Haji Ali opened on June 11. The final 3.5km stretch between Haji Ali and Worli became operational on July 11.
Additionally, the BMC recently opened the sixth arm of the Haji Ali interchange towards Worli. Two more interchanges are expected to be ready by May 2025. Of the eight interchanges planned for the first phase, the sixth and seventh are still under construction, with the seventh connecting Worli to Lotus Jetty Junction.
The second phase of the coastal road project, which will extend from Versova to Dahisar, has been approved by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This 22.93km stretch, estimated to cost Rs 16,621 crore, will include bridges, flyovers, and underground tunnels.
