27-05-2025
Worli Sea Face To Reopen As Mumbai Coastal Road Promenade: Why The 7-Year Wait Was Worth It
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From Chakke Pe Chakka in Hindi film Brahmachari to coastal road promenade, the Worli sea face, a favourite among fitness enthusiasts and youngsters, has undergone a massive change
Mumbai Coastal Road Walkway: Shut for over seven years, Mumbai is set to get back its iconic Worli sea face in a new avatar – a coastal road 7.5-km promenade from Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link – by mid-June.
The stretch, a favourite for Hindi film songs, fitness enthusiasts, joggers and youngsters, has undergone a considerable transformation over the years.
HOW WORLI CHANGED OVER THE YEARS
In the 1970s, Worli sea face was primarily a quiet, residential area with a few colonial-era buildings and a coastal road. The promenade was a popular spot for morning walks and evening strolls, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
For Gen Z and those born later, refer to 'Chakke Pe Chakka' song from Hindi film Brahmachari (1968) to see how the older Worli sea face looked.
The early 2000s saw the rise of luxury residential complexes and commercial developments.
In 2009, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (officially named Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link) was inaugurated, connecting Worli to Bandra and significantly reducing travel time across the Mahim Bay. Soon, the coastal road project began, to enhance connectivity and urban infrastructure.
THE COASTAL ROAD PROMENADE
The 20-metre-wide, sea-facing walkway will boost public access and walkability along the city's western coastline.
It will have:
20 underpasses spaced every 400 metres, enabling smooth and safe access between the seafront and the inland side of the road.
The 17-hectare public space will have a five-hectare central median being developed by Tata Sons and a 12-hectare promenade developed by the BMC.
This project is part of a larger vision to create nearly 70 hectares of open space along the coastal road.
Approximately 70% of the new space will feature green landscaping, while the remaining 30% will include paved walkways, cycle tracks and public seating areas.
🛣️The Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road Project boasts several distinctive features, prominently showcased on hoardings along the coastal road. These displays highlight key aspects of the project, with a focus on the tunnel.🛣️…
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ITS NINE ACCESS POINTS
The stretch will be served by nine access points, including Setalvad Lane, Tata Garden, Mahalaxmi, Lotus Jetty, Haji Ali Juice Centre, Atria Mall and Madraswadi in Worli.
TIMINGS
COASTAL ROAD PROJECT: IN SHORT
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP), officially named Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, aims to enhance connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai. The 29.2-km road extends from Marine Lines in South Mumbai to Dahisar in the northern suburbs
THREE PHASES
Phase 1 (Marine Lines to Worli):
Length: 9.5 km
Opened: March 11, 2024
8-lane expressway (4+4 configuration)
2.07 km undersea tunnel
3 interchanges: Amarsons, Haji Ali, and Worli
20 pedestrian underpasses
10 bus bays
4 underground car parks with a capacity of 1,800 vehicles
111 hectares of sea reclamation, with 70 hectares designated for green open spaces
Phase 2 (Worli to Bandra):
Phase 3 (Bandra to Dahisar):
Status: Planned
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HOW COASTAL ROAD WILL HELP
The coastal road is expected to significantly reduce the travel time between South Mumbai and the northern suburbs, potentially cutting down commute times from over two hours to approximately 40 minutes.
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Mumbai, India, India
First Published:
May 27, 2025, 18:19 IST
News cities Worli Sea Face To Reopen As Mumbai Coastal Road Promenade: Why The 7-Year Wait Was Worth It
