Mumbai: CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates south-bound corridor of Coastal Road

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday inaugurated the southbound corridor of the coastal road between South Mumbairsquos Worli and Marine Drive The project is also called Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and other dignitaries were present when the southbound corridor of the coastal road was inaugurated on MondayWhile inaugurating the first phase of the coastal road Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the creation of Mumbai Central Park by combining green spaces along the coastal road and the Mahalaxmi racecourse totalling over 300 acresHe said that the park would benefit all Mumbaikars and highlighted efforts to address the demands of the Koli community criticising the former government for neglecting their requestsShinde pledged to extend the span of the project to 120 meters to accommodate the Kolis needs underscoring the projects commitment to the citys first inhabitantsOn the occasion Shinde also said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC has made a provision of Rs 500 crore in its budget for the Siddhivinayak Temple area development in the cityA DPR detailed project report is being prepared for it the CM said adding he has asked to appoint the same architect for the work who prepared the Mahakal corridor plan in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain cityThe Worli to Marine Lines stretch of the Coastal Road will be opened to the public on TuesdayThe Mumbai Coastal Road Project South addresses the growing traffic congestion in South Mumbai offering a swift and efficient coastal road from Nariman PointHeres all you need to know about Mumbai Coastal Road projectThe speed limits and other traffic restrictionsThe Mumbai Police in an official traffic notification said Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marg Mumbai Coastal Road constructed for fast traffic movements will be partially opened for vehicular traffic on Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road and Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction to Marine Drive Princess Street Bridge South BoundAlso Read Mumbai Coastal Road project Heres all you need to knowThe vehicular traffic would be allowed at this stretch between 6 am and 8 pm from Monday to FridayNotably stopping vehicles to get out of vehicles and also click pictures or take videos on the route is strictly prohibitedEntry and Exit at Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marg Mumbai Coastal RoadEntry Points Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction Rajani Patel Junction Lotus Junction Amarsons GardenExit Points Amarsons Garden Marine Drive Princess Street BridgeVehicles with restricted entry All types of heavy vehicles trailers mixers tractors heavy goods vehicles excluding BEST and ST buses passengers carrying vehicles and all goods carrier vehicles All types of twowheelers Cycle and disabled persons motorcycles and scooters including sidecars All types of threewheelers Animaldrawn carts tangas and handcarts PedestrianThe following speed limits are being imposed for vehicles On a straight road 80 km In the tunnel 60 km At the turning point and the entryexit points 40 kmProject Cost Approximately Rs 14000 crores have been invested in the 1058kilometerlong Mumbai Coastal Road Project including reservoir roads pools improved roads and interchanges at Amarsons Haji Ali and WorliToll chargesEarlier in January Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had said that the Mumbai coastal road connecting Marine Drive with BandraWorli Sea Link will be tollfree