MUMBAI: The third phase of the Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai coastal road (south) project, which allows temporary travel from Haji Ali to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Road, and the Haji Ali Arm 8 (from Lotus Jetty Junction to the main bridge at Haji Ali on the northbound lane), will be opened for public use starting from Thursday July 11 at 7am.
CM Eknath Shinde conducted a personal inspection of this approximately 3.5-kilometer stretch today.
This section of the coastal road project will be accessible to traffic from Monday to Friday, between 7.00am and 11.00pm . However, will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays to facilitate the completion of the remaining project work. A temporary route has been established to provide access to the coastal bridge.
During the visit, Municipal commissioner and administrator Gagarani provided CM Shinde with an overview of the project and the routes that have been gradually opened.
The 3.5 km northbound road from Haji Ali to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan has been completed and is being temporarily opened for the convenience of the public. This route only provides access to the Coastal Bridge, while Dr. Annie Besant Marg and Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Marg will continue to serve as the regular roads to reach the Worli and Prabhadevi areas.
As per reports, CM Shinde emphasized the significant role of the Mumbai coastal road project in addressing the traffic challenges in Mumbai. As different phases of the project are completed, they are being opened for traffic, allowing for improved traffic flow while the project work continues. To date, ninety-one percent of the entire coastal road project has been completed. CM Shinde said that the administration has been directed to complete the remaining work as soon as possible.
The Dharmaveer Swarajyakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai coastal road (south) project, being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, extends from the Shamaldas Gandhi Marg (Princess Street) flyover to the Rajiv Gandhi sea link (Bandra-Worli sea link). 91 percent of the project has been completed, with works on inter-passages, roads, marine walkways, and other components in their final stages.
The visit was also attended by municipal commissioner and administrator Shri. Bhushan Gagrani, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Amit Saini, and other officials.