Fayaz Wani
Mumbai Oct 07 (KNS): Mumbai has turned a decades-old dream into reality with the opening of the Coastal Road officially named Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marg. This 29.2-kilometre signal-free expressway from Marine Lines to Kandivali is set to change the way Mumbai moves, cutting travel time from nearly two hours to just 40 minutes and offering lakhs of commuters a smooth, uninterrupted ride along the city’s western coastline.
The vision of building a coastal highway in Mumbai dates back to the 1990s, aimed at easing heavy traffic across the western suburbs. After years of planning, studies and debates, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approved the project in 2018, paving the way for one of India’s largest urban infrastructure initiatives. The project not only focuses on traffic reduction but also features landscaped promenades, public spaces, and modern environmental protections to preserve the beauty of Mumbai’s shoreline.
As part of a Press Information Bureau (PIB)-organized media tour, senior journalists from across India were briefed about the Coastal Road project.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe delegation, led by Neha Jalali, Director PIB Jammu, received detailed insights from project officials about the road’s engineering design, operational efficiency, and safety measures.
During the visit, the media team also toured the Mumbai Disaster Management Control Room, where they witnessed live demonstrations of real-time monitoring, emergency response coordination, and traffic management operations. Officials explained how advanced technology is being used to ensure safety and smooth functioning of the Coastal Road as well as the entire city network.
The Coastal Road represents a major leap forward in Mumbai’s journey toward becoming a modern, efficient, and sustainable metropolis. With its completion, the city has not only added a new transport lifeline but also set an example of how urban infrastructure can blend innovation, environment, and public service. (KNS)