Mumbai’s ambitious Bandra-Versova-Bhayander Coastal Road project is expected to be completed by March 2029, with the government aiming to finish major work by December 2028, Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, August 2.
Goyal reviewed the progress of several important infrastructure projects in Mumbai, including the Coastal Road, the upcoming desalination plant, the Madh-Versova Bridge and other connectivity developments. Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar provided updates on the current progress, timelines and expected impact of these projects.
After the review meeting, Goyal said work on the Bandra-Versova section of the Coastal Road is moving ahead quickly, while construction on the Versova-Bhayander stretch has started following the completion of necessary approvals.
The eight-lane Mumbai Coastal Road is being developed along the city’s western coastline and is expected to transform travel across the region. Once completed, the project could reduce the journey between south Mumbai and the western suburbs from nearly two hours to around 40 minutes.
Goyal said the planned interchanges and underground tunnel network in north Mumbai would help reduce pressure on the Western Express Highway and provide smoother east-west connectivity for residents across the western suburbs.
Highlighting other infrastructure plans, the minister said the proposed desalination plant would play a key role in improving Mumbai’s future water supply. The project is expected to benefit areas such as Gorai, Manori, Mahavir Nagar, Borivali, Charkop and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Goyal also assured that the concerns of the fishing community are being considered during project planning. He said necessary measures are being taken to ensure that coastal infrastructure development does not impact the traditional livelihoods of fishermen.
The Coastal Road project is among Mumbai’s largest transport infrastructure initiatives and is aimed at improving mobility, reducing congestion and supporting the city’s long-term urban growth.