Mumbai's Coastal Road to slash travel time and ease congestion by 2028

Mumbai’s Coastal Road project is set to transform travel across the city. It will link Nariman Point in the south to Bhayandar in the north, easing pressure on the busy Western Express Highway. The scheme aims to cut congestion by offering a direct route along the coastline. The project is divided into two main sections. The southern stretch will connect Nariman Point to the Bandra Worli Sea Link. The northern part will run from Versova to Bhayandar, with completion expected by December 2028.

Work on the Bandra to Versova connector is moving quickly. This segment is on track to finish by March 2028. Together, these roads will create a continuous route through Mumbai and its metropolitan region.

Currently, 60% of the city’s traffic uses the Western Express Highway. The new road should reduce this strain by providing an alternative for commuters.

Despite the construction, Maharashtra has increased its mangrove cover. The state leads India in mangrove conservation, even when some must be moved for projects. Authorities have planted new mangroves and protected existing ones to maintain this status. The Coastal Road will improve connectivity between south Mumbai and the wider metropolitan area. It is also expected to reduce heavy traffic on existing routes. The project balances infrastructure growth with environmental efforts, as the region continues to expand its mangrove cover.