Mumbai Coastal Road to remain open 24 hours from Aug 15; CM Fadnavis warns against turning the stretch into a racetrack
The road, so far operational from 7am to midnight, will now be accessible 24 hours.
At the event, Fadnavis issued a strong caution to motorists — especially young drivers — against using the high-speed stretch for reckless stunts. "We've observed some motorists trying to show off their driving skills on the coastal road. This not only puts their own lives at risk but also endangers others. The entire stretch is under CCTV surveillance and if anyone indulges in dangerous driving, a notice will be sent and police will visit your home," he warned.
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Welcoming the CM's comments, Worli resident Viren Shah said, "For the past couple of months, speeding on the coastal road has meant loud engine noise, during the night hours. I welcome the decision to keep the coastal road operational 24x7, but fear it could now increase noise pollution as many drivers seem to enjoy the thrill of speeding, especially in high-end loud sports cars. While the speeding may be happening in the day too, it probably goes unnoticed as many residents are either at work or other noises drown out the traffic sounds.
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Fadnavis said that the 5.25km promenade, which will eventually extend to the proposed 7.5km, includes a cycle track and dedicated facilities for pedestrians. "Special care has been taken to ensure the promenade is fully accessible to persons with disabilities," he added.
Fadnavis acknowledged the inconvenience faced by walkers on Marine Drive and Worli during construction, but said the finished project would more than make up for it.
To mark the inauguration, BMC allowed a few cyclists to make use of the cycling track on Thursday.
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