Coastal Road Extension, New Airport Link To Improve Mumbai’s Connectivity, Ease Congestion: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (26 February) stated that new infrastructure projects would play a pivotal role in reducing congestion and improving connectivity in Mumbai.

Goyal, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, distributed keys for the 15 self-redeveloped housing societies in North Mumbai on 25 February.

Addressing the gathering, the minister assured that the Central Government would extend full support to the Maharashtra government’s initiatives in urban redevelopment and infrastructure development.

Conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message, Goyal stated that the government remains committed to providing pucca houses to the homeless and those currently living in kachha houses in the same locality.

He highlighted that this initiative aims to secure the future of families, ensuring a stable home for children and future generations.

Speaking on the development in North Mumbai, Goyal mentioned that the region has been witnessing significant infrastructure advancements in recent times.

He noted that the construction of a 1000-bed hospital near the Magathane metro station is progressing swiftly, and another 1000-bed hospital is planned for construction in West Kandivali, which will enhance healthcare access and services in the region.

The Minister hailed CM Fadnavis for leading major infrastructural projects, including the extension of the Coastal Road (Worli-Bandra) to Versova and the proposed coastal road connecting the new airport via the Atal Sethu.

He stated that these projects would play a pivotal role in reducing congestion and improving connectivity in Mumbai.

Goyal also commended the Maharashtra Government’s efforts in addressing critical civic issues.

He pointed out that the persistent problem of road damage during monsoon seasons is being tackled through the extensive use of cement-concrete roads.

Additionally, he noted that the issue of untreated sewage water polluting water bodies is being effectively managed, with over Rs 26,000 crore allocated to ensure proper sewage treatment before its release into the ocean.

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