Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Santacruz-Chembur Link Road extension ready for inauguration
The Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension in Mumbai is finally complete after nearly a decade of work.
This 1.4-kilometer extension will connect the Western Express Highway (WEH) directly to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) via two flyover arms.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has requested a date for the inauguration from the Chief Minister's Office, with possibilities of it happening next week or around Independence Day.
The extension is expected to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel time for motorists.
However, there are concerns about potential increased traffic congestion in surrounding areas and the environmental impact of the project.
The Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension is complete and awaiting inauguration.
The 1.4-kilometer extension will connect the Western Express Highway (WEH) directly to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has requested a date for the inauguration from the Chief Minister's Office.
The extension is expected to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel time for motorists.
There are concerns about potential increased traffic congestion in surrounding areas and the environmental impact of the project.
- Who
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
- What
- Completion of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension
- When
- Awaiting inauguration, possibly next week or around Independence Day
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To provide a direct elevated route from Vakola Junction to Bharat Nagar in BKC and reduce traffic congestion
Proponents of the extension
Critics of the extension
Traffic congestion
Proponents of the extension
The extension will reduce traffic congestion by providing a direct elevated route from Vakola Junction to Bharat Nagar in BKC.
Critics of the extension
The extension may lead to increased traffic congestion in the surrounding areas due to the influx of vehicles.
Environmental impact
Proponents of the extension
The extension will improve air quality by reducing travel time and idling time for vehicles.
Critics of the extension
The construction and increased traffic may have a negative environmental impact, including air and noise pollution.
- Length of the extension
- 1.4 km
- Total length of SCLR corridor
- 10.88 km
- Connects
- Western Express Highway (WEH) with Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)
- Expected inauguration date
- Next week or around Independence Day
- Inauguration alongside
- Reopening of Mumbai Monorail services and inauguration of Chembur station on Metro Line 2B