IN PHOTOS: Key interchanges along Mumbai's new coastal road phase 1

The Coastal Road project spans 35.6 kilometers and incorporates a mix of reclaimed land, bridges, elevated roads and tunnels along the Arabian Sea coastline. Today marks the launch of Phase 1 of this transformative infrastructure, which is poised to address the longstanding transportation issues and alleviate the burden on existing roadways

Updated On: 2024-03-11 12:21 PM IST

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Amarson Garden: The new interchange will link the existing road at Amarson Garden to the proposed Coastal Road. It will serve as a crucial connection point for traffic coming from areas like Kalbadevi, Girgaon, Bhuleshwar, Malabar Hill, and Kemp's Corner, allowing smoother travel onto Bhulabhai Desai Marg (Warden Road). The entry ramp to this interchange will start near Tara Garden, while the exit ramp will end close to the U.S. Federal Government Building on the current Bhulabhai Desai Road. Image for representational purposes only. File/Pic

 

Haji Ali Chowk: It will link up with the existing Lala Lajpatrai Marg and serve as both entry and exit points for traffic coming from both the southern and northern parts of Mumbai. This interchange will be especially useful for commuters heading to Mumbai Central Terminus, Cumballa Hill, Tardeo, Tulsiwadi, Agripada, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Peddar Road, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Marg and Clarke Road areas. Image for representational purposes only. File/Pic

 

The south face of Bandra Worli Sea Link: There's a plan to build an interchange before the south end of the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) in Worli. This interchange will connect Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg near Gautam Buddha Udyan to the proposed alignment, allowing easy entry and exit for drivers. It'll be beneficial for people travelling to areas like Prabhadevi, Dadar West, Worli, Parel, Lower Parel, Worli Dairy and Upper Worli. Image for representational purposes only. File/Pic

North face of Bandra: There's another plan in motion to link the Worli Sea Link (BWSL) at Bandra with a new road layout. This connection point, known as an interchange, will serve as a hub for vehicles to enter and exit onto the proposed route, facilitating travel to both the northern and southern parts of Mumbai. Residents of areas such as Bandra Kurla Complex, Kalanagar, Bandra Terminus, Bandra East, Bandra West, Mahim, and Dharavi will find this interchange especially beneficial for their commutes. Image for representational purposes only. File/Pic

Carter Road: This interchange, situated at the existing Dattaram Lad Path near the CCD corner, serves as a crucial link between various neighbourhoods in Mumbai. It offers vital connectivity to areas such as Khar East and West, Juhu, Santacruz East and West, facilitating smoother travel for residents and commuters in these regions. With four lanes dedicated to conflict-free traffic movement between the existing and proposed road networks, this interchange ensures efficient transitions for vehicles navigating between the two routes. Image for representational purposes only. File/Pic

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