Mumbai Now Gets 5.25-km Sea-Facing Promenade, Coastal Road To Stay Open All Day
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a 5.25-km promenade and four pedestrian underpasses on the Mumbai Coastal Road. Mumbaikars can enjoy the walkway from August 15.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a 5.25-km promenade and four pedestrian underpasses on the Mumbai Coastal Road, promising the city not just faster travel but a front-row seat to the Arabian Sea.
Starting Thursday, August 15, Mumbaikars will be able to stroll, jog, or cycle along a stretch over twice the length of Marine Drive.
The walkway runs from Priyadarshini Park to Worli, with broad footpaths, landscaped gardens, flowering plants, cycle tracks, and wheelchair-friendly ramps.
Benches placed at intervals encourage visitors to pause and enjoy panoramic sea views, while underpasses at Bhulabhai Desai Road, Haji Ali Junction, near Worli Dairy, and Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk provide safe, convenient access.
'This promenade will redefine the way Mumbai connects with its coastline," Fadnavis said during the launch from MMRDA's new Bandra (East) headquarters. The Chief Minister urged motorists to obey speed limits when the Coastal Road opens for 24-hour vehicular movement from midnight on Independence Day, warning that CCTV cameras would catch and penalise violators, NDTV reported.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described the project as part of Mumbai's 'urban makeover," highlighting ongoing beautification efforts and plans for a 70-hectare park along the road.
Constructed on reclaimed land and engineered to endure harsh monsoon tides, the promenade serves as both a public leisure spot and a coastal defence. For residents, it offers a new place to walk, cycle, and relax.
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