Archive · 20 May 2025
Mumbai Coastal Road: 24/7 Access Likely by Mid-June
The Mumbai Coastal Road is expected to be open 24/7 by mid-June, once the promenade is finished.
Currently, it's open from 7 AM to midnight.
This new road has a cycle track and is 7.5km long.
People are already stopping to enjoy the sea view.
However, some residents worry about safety because cars are stopping on a high-speed road.
The final touches include completing public underpasses and the open space development.
The project faced delays but is nearing completion, with a total cost of nearly Rs 14,000 crore.
Mumbai Coastal Road could open 24/7 by mid-June pending promenade completion.
Currently open 7 AM to midnight.
Promenade will feature a cycle track and benefit walkers and joggers.
Residents have mixed views, with some concerned about safety.
Reliance Industries Limited is frontrunner for open space development.
- Who
- BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) and residents of the area.
- What
- Mumbai Coastal Road to potentially open 24/7.
- When
- Mid-June, with promenade completion targeted by June 15.
- Where
- Mumbai Coastal Road.
- Why
- Promenade work completion is needed for 24/7 access.
Safety Concerns
Public Access
Safety
Safety Concerns
Stopping on high-speed road is unsafe.
Public Access
Coastal Road stretch already draws weekend visitors.
- Current Hours
- 7 AM to midnight
- Promenade Length
- 7.5 km
- Promenade Width
- 20mt
- Project Start
- November 2018
- Original Completion Date
- November 2023
- Project Cost
- Rs 13,983.83 crore