Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Worli-Bandra Sea Link Northbound Bridge To Open; Check Date & Timings

Mumbai will mark a significant milestone on Sunday, January 26, Republic Day, with the inauguration of the northbound bridge linking the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) to the Worli-Bandra Sea Link, according to a Times Now report. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will lead the ceremony. Along with the bridge, three inter-lanes from Worli, Prabhadevi, Lower Parel, and Lotus Junction will also be opened for public use. The newly constructed sections will officially become operational from Monday, January 27.

Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Bridge Features

The northbound bridge spans 827 metres, with 699 metres over the sea and a 128-metre access road. A prominent feature is the Bo Arch String Girder, measuring 143 metres in length, 27 metres in width, and 31 metres in height, and weighing approximately 2,400 metric tons.

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This bridge is part of the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road Project, designed to provide a faster connection between south Mumbai and the northern suburbs. The project will stretch from Nariman Point to Dahisar, with construction progressing in multiple phases.

Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Operational Timings

The coastal road will operate daily from 7 am to midnight, easing traffic congestion. Until now, both northbound and southbound traffic was directed onto the southbound bridge, which was opened to the public a few months ago. The addition of the northbound bridge is expected to further streamline vehicular movement.

Mumbai Coastal Road Project: Update

As per an official release, 94 per cent of the first phase of the coastal road-covering a 10.58 km stretch from Shamal Das Gandhi Marg to the Worli-Bandra Sea Link-is complete. Over 50 lakh vehicles have used the route between 12 March 2024 and 31 December 2024, with a daily average of 18,000 to 20,000 vehicles.

The new bridge is set to significantly reduce travel times and provide seamless connectivity to Mumbai's commuters.