Mumbai Coastal Road: Second Arm Of Bow-String Bridge To Open By 26 January, Connecting Nariman Point To Bandra-Worli Sea Link

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to open the second arm of the bow-string bridge under the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) by 26 January. This new section will connect the coastal road directly to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) and facilitate southbound traffic.

The bow-string arch bridge, the longest of its kind in India to span across an open sea, was partially opened in September for northbound traffic. This section allows vehicles from Nariman Point in South Mumbai to directly access the Bandra-Worli Sea Link without exiting the coastal road.

“With the launch of the girders already complete, we are undertaking the final works such as water-proofing, asphalting, installation of electric poles, etc. We are set to open the bridge for southbound traffic from January 26,” a senior BMC official told The Indian Express. The completion of the second arm will make the entire structure fully operational.

The opening of the bridge marks a significant milestone in the first phase of the MCRP, which was inaugurated in stages earlier this year. The southern arm from Worli to Marine Drive became operational on 11 March, followed by the northern section linking Marine Drive and Haji Ali on 11 June, and the final 3.5 km stretch between Haji Ali and Worli on 11 July.

Additionally, the BMC opened the sixth arm of the coastal road’s Haji Ali interchange towards Worli earlier this week. Officials have confirmed that two more interchanges, connecting Haji Ali to Marine Drive and Worli to Lotus Jetty Junction, are expected to be operational by May 2025.

As reported by The Indian Express, the second phase of the MCRP, which will extend the coastal road from Versova to Dahisar, has received approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Estimated to cost Rs 16,621 crore, this 22.93 km stretch will include multiple bridges, flyovers, and underground tunnels, further enhancing Mumbai’s connectivity.

The completion of the second arm of the bow-string bridge is a critical step in the first phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, which includes eight interchanges and is expected to significantly ease travel and reduce congestion in the city.

Mumbai's Coastal Road Project is constructed in two phases. Phase 1 of the project is a 10.58-kilometre stretch from Marine Drive to Worli. The second phase involves connecting the Bandra Sea Link to Kandivali Junction.