Archive · 31 May 2025
Mumbai Coastal Road Underpass Opens Near Worli
A new road called the Mumbai Coastal Road has opened, with a special tunnel-like road (VUP) near Worli to help cars get onto it.
This underpass connects traffic from one road to the coastal road.
It is the only one of its kind in this area.
The company Reliance will make the areas around the road look nice.
Some people aren't happy with the lack of shade and greenery on the new walking path, wanting more trees.
A vehicular underpass (VUP) on Mumbai Coastal Road opened near Worli on Friday.
The VUP connects JK Kapoor Chowk to the Coastal Road.
This is the only VUP on the 10 km Coastal Road project.
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will develop open spaces along the road.
Locals criticized the lack of shade and greenery on the promenade.
- Who
- BMC, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and local residents are involved.
- What
- Opening of a vehicular underpass and development plans for the Mumbai Coastal Road.
- When
- The vehicular underpass opened on Friday.
- Where
- Near Worli, Mumbai, along the Coastal Road.
- Why
- To improve traffic flow and provide access to the Mumbai Coastal Road.
Local Residents
Planners/BMC
Promenade Shade and Greenery
Local Residents
Prioritize greenery and shade along the promenade.
Planners/BMC
Not enough shade and greenery on the promenade.
Coastal Forest
Local Residents
Want a 'coastal forest' along undeveloped stretches.
Planners/BMC
Not mentioned.
- Project Name
- Mumbai Coastal Road
- Location of VUP
- Near Worli
- VUP Connection
- JK Kapoor Chowk to Coastal Road
- RIL Role
- Develop open spaces
- Promenade
- Seaside promenade
