Mumbai's Coastal Road Project to Unveil New Sea Link, Promenade, and Parking in 2024

Mumbai's ambitious coastal road project achieved a significant milestone this week as the 44-meter stretch connecting the northbound coastal road to the Worli sea link was installed. While this brings the city one step closer to enhanced connectivity, full project completion is expected to carry into next year.

Interchange Arms to Open by March 2024

Officials anticipate the north and southbound connections to the sea link will be ready by year’s end, but two major interchange arms—connecting JK Kapur Chowk to the coastal road at Worli and Baroda Palace to Lotus Jetty—are set to open around March 2024. Construction delays, including parking development at Baroda Palace, mean these critical arms will follow later in the project timeline.

Underground Parking Facilities and Control Hub Expected by May 2024

The expansive 1,857-space parking facility, set to be housed in four underground lots near key locations like Amarsons Garden and NSCI, is expected to complete by May next year. Notably, the Amarsons Garden car park will host an Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), a core feature of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Equipped with ICT technology, this hub will monitor real-time traffic, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve overall traffic management through data-driven decision-making.

New Promenade and Open Spaces for Recreation

The new 7.5 km promenade, connecting Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli sea link end, is planned to open early next year, offering a sea-facing pathway double the length of Marine Drive. This 20-meter-wide pathway, promised to replace the original Worli sea face promenade taken during initial construction, is expected to be a major attraction for walkers and joggers, complete with underpasses for easy access.

Public Green Spaces Delayed by Tender Process

Plans for open recreational spaces—featuring walking and cycling tracks, yoga zones, butterfly gardens, and other amenities—are now on hold due to delays in the landscape design tender process. The civic body aims to float tenders post-elections, with these green areas expected to open in late 2024.