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.
Phase 1 Open — January 2024The 10.58 km stretch from Princess Street Flyover (Marine Lines) to Worli Sea Face is fully operational, including the landmark 2.07 km undersea twin tunnel beneath Priyadarshini Park.
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Total Length29.2 km
Estimated Cost~₹14,000 Cr
AgencyMMRDA / MCGM
Phase 1Operational
Phase 2 Target~2027
Mumbai Coastal Road Latest Update
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.
Route Alignment (South → North)
Nariman Point / Marine LinesStart
Haji Ali
Priyadarshini Park (Undersea Tunnel)2.07 km Tunnel
Worli Sea FacePhase 1 End ✓
BandraPhase 2
Juhu / Versova
KandivaliPhase 2 End
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Dossier Overview
Mumbai Coastal Road Key Facts
Total Length29.2 km
Project Cost~₹14,000 Crore
Lanes8 Lanes
Tunnel Length2.07 km Twin Undersea
Operational Section10.58 km (Phase 1)
Completion TargetPhase 2 (~2027)
Construction Progress
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.
Phase 1 Complete — Inaugurated January 2024The 10.58 km Marine Lines to Worli section is operational. Travel time between South Mumbai and Worli reduced to under 10 minutes.
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.
Historical Dossier
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
Impact Analysis
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.
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How Mumbai Coastal Road Fits Into The Mumbai Coastal Road Network
The Mumbai Coastal Road (MCR) is a 29.2 km access-controlled coastal expressway being built by MMRDA and MCGM along Mumbai's western seafront. It connects Marine Lines (Princess Street Flyover) to Worli Sea Face, with Phase 1 (10.58 km) already operational and Phase 2 under construction up to Kandivali.
Phase 1 (Marine Lines to Worli) was inaugurated in January 2024. The full corridor including Phase 2 (Worli to Kandivali, ~18.6 km) is targeted for completion by 2027, subject to construction progress.
Phase 1 (10.58 km) is fully operational with twin tunnels, interchanges at Priyadarshini Park and Worli. Phase 2 (Worli to Kandivali) is under active construction with marine reclamation and viaduct work progressing.
The Mumbai Coastal Road runs from Princess Street Flyover (Marine Lines/Nariman Point area) northward along the western coastline through Haji Ali, Worli, Bandra, and up to Kandivali. It includes a 2.07 km undersea tunnel section near Priyadarshini Park.
The Mumbai Coastal Road has an estimated total project cost of approximately ₹14,000 crore for Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined, funded and executed by MMRDA (Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority) and MCGM (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).
The Mumbai Coastal Road terminates at Bandra in the north, where it will connect to the Bandra–Versova Sea Link — the next segment of the Mumbai Coastal Road Network. This inland-coastal handoff will allow seamless travel from Nariman Point all the way to Versova without touching the city's congested arterial roads.
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is a major BMC infrastructure project designed to provide north–south connectivity along Mumbai's western waterfront. The original South section runs from the Princess Street Flyover near Marine Lines to the Worli end of the Bandra–Worli Sea Link and is 10.58 km long. The wider coastal corridor is being extended north through separate projects.
The operational South Mumbai Coastal Road runs from the Princess Street Flyover area near Marine Lines through the coastal corridor via Girgaum, Malabar Hill, Priyadarshini Park and Haji Ali before reaching the Worli end of the Bandra–Worli Sea Link. The wider northern corridor continues through Bandra, the Bandra–Versova Sea Link and further toward Versova, Dahisar and Bhayandar through separate projects.
The Mumbai Coastal Road alignment follows Mumbai's western seafront using a combination of reclaimed land, bridges, tunnels, elevated structures and interchanges. The South section begins near the Princess Street Flyover, passes through the Girgaum Chowpatty and Malabar Hill tunnel section, emerges near Priyadarshini Park and continues through the Haji Ali and Worli corridor.
The BMC Mumbai Coastal Road Project South is 10.58 km long. This figure refers specifically to the Princess Street Flyover to Worli section and should not be confused with the length of the broader western coastal network, which includes separate northern projects and sea links.
BMC's project documentation lists the South Mumbai Coastal Road Project cost at ₹12,721 crore, excluding rehabilitation, land acquisition and landscaping. Later reporting and accounting can show different figures depending on whether they include additional associated works, escalation and other components, so the scope should always be specified when quoting the project cost.
The 10.58 km South Mumbai Coastal Road is operational. The southbound section opened in March 2024 and the remaining northbound connectivity was subsequently commissioned. The northern extension is a separate ongoing development involving the Bandra–Versova Sea Link and the Versova–Dahisar/Bhayandar coastal corridor.
The major current development is the construction of the northern coastal corridor. In June 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the north section was targeted for completion by December 2028, with the completed corridor intended to provide seamless connectivity from Nariman Point toward Bhayandar. The Bandra–Versova Sea Link is also progressing as a major component of this wider coastal route.
Mumbai Coastal Road Package 1 covered the approximately 3.82 km section from Priyadarshini Park to Baroda Palace, including major coastal-road and interchange works around the Haji Ali area. Larsen & Toubro was the contractor for Package 1.
Package 2 covered the approximately 2.23 km section from Baroda Palace near Haji Ali to the Worli end of the Bandra–Worli Sea Link. The package included the major connection toward the sea link and associated structures. It was awarded to the HCC-HDC joint venture.
Package 4 covered the approximately 3.93 km section from the Princess Street Flyover near Marine Lines to Priyadarshini Park. It included the twin tunnel system through the Malabar Hill and Girgaum area, ramps and associated coastal-road infrastructure. Larsen & Toubro was the contractor for Package 4.
Larsen & Toubro was awarded Mumbai Coastal Road Packages 1 and 4. Package 1 covered Priyadarshini Park to Baroda Palace, while Package 4 covered Princess Street Flyover to Priyadarshini Park and included the major twin-tunnel works. BMC's project records identify L&T as the contractor for both packages.
The term Phase 2 historically refers to the northern extension from the Bandra–Worli Sea Link toward Kandivali. Its development involves separate projects and agencies rather than one single BMC construction package. The Bandra–Versova Sea Link is being developed by MSRDC, while the northern coastal-road extension from Versova toward Dahisar and Bhayandar is being developed through separate BMC works.
The Bandra–Versova Sea Link forms a key link between the operational South Coastal Road at the Bandra–Worli Sea Link side and the northern coastal-road corridor. It provides the marine connection from Bandra toward Versova, after which the northern coastal-road system continues toward Dahisar and Bhayandar.
There is no single completion date for every project referred to as the Mumbai Coastal Road. The original 10.58 km South section is already operational. For the wider northern corridor, the Maharashtra Chief Minister stated in June 2026 that the north section was targeted for completion by December 2028. Individual components such as the Bandra–Versova Sea Link have their own schedules.
The northern plan is to extend coastal connectivity beyond the operational South Mumbai section through Bandra, Versova and the western suburbs toward Dahisar and Bhayandar. The system combines the Bandra–Versova Sea Link with coastal roads, tunnels, elevated sections and connectors rather than relying on one continuous road structure.
No. The Mumbai Coastal Road Project generally refers to the BMC-developed coastal-road sections, particularly the operational South Mumbai Coastal Road and its northern extensions. The broader Mumbai Coastal Road Network is a larger connectivity concept that also incorporates separate projects such as the Bandra–Versova Sea Link, Versova–Bhayandar Coastal Road and Uttan–Virar connectivity.
No. The Mumbai Coastal Road is a Mumbai urban coastal corridor and is not the Mumbai–Goa highway. Drivers travelling from Mumbai to Goa generally use NH 66 through the Konkan region. The coastal road can improve movement within Mumbai and access to routes leaving the city, but it does not form the Mumbai–Goa highway.
For a Mumbai-to-Goa road trip, the principal highway route is NH 66 through the Konkan region. The Mumbai Coastal Road is not a substitute for NH 66; it is an urban Mumbai corridor that can be used to move across the western side of Mumbai before joining the onward highway network.
The Worli Coastal Road project generally refers to the portion of the Mumbai Coastal Road connecting the coastal corridor with Worli and the Worli end of the Bandra–Worli Sea Link. It forms the northern end of the operational 10.58 km South Mumbai Coastal Road Project and provides a strategic connection between South Mumbai and the western suburbs.
