Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Mumbai Residents Seek CM Help After Coastal Road Land Denial
People in Mumbai are worried about traffic from a new road called the Coastal Road.
They want another way to get off the road to make traffic better.
The city asked for land to build this exit, but the company in charge of the road said no.
Now, residents are asking the Chief Minister for help to get the exit built before construction starts nearby.
The residents want to solve the problem of traffic jams.
Breach Candy residents seek Chief Minister's help regarding Coastal Road exit.
MSRDC denied BMC's request for land near Nepean Sea Road for an exit.
Residents are concerned about increased traffic after the Coastal Road promenade opens.
Local MLA M P Lodha's efforts were unsuccessful due to MSRDC's refusal.
Residents previously petitioned BMC for an exit, gathering over 2,500 signatures.
- Who
- Breach Candy residents, MSRDC, BMC, and local MLA M P Lodha.
- What
- Breach Candy residents seeking an additional exit for the Coastal Road project.
- When
- The request made after Coastal Road interchange opening, September 2024.
- Where
- Near Nepean Sea Road in Mumbai.
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion anticipated with the opening of the Coastal Road promenade.
Residents' Concerns
MSRDC's Position
Coastal Road Exit
Residents' Concerns
Need for additional exit to manage traffic.
MSRDC's Position
MSRDC has no current plans for an exit on the land.
- Location
- Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai
- Land Area
- 67,000 sq ft
- Requested By
- BMC
- Denied By
- MSRDC
- Seeking Help From
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis