Mumbai: The final segment of Mumbai’s Coastal Road Project (MCRP) a 550-metre Vehicular Underpass (VUP) connecting Prabhadevi to Worli has been opened to traffic from Friday. This vital link provides seamless access to the Coastal Road, easing traffic congestion and enhancing overall connectivity across the city.
According to notification from Mumbai Traffic Police, the route will remain open to four-wheelers and passenger buses between 7 AM and 12 midnight.
The ambitious MCRP includes multi-level interchanges at major locations - Haji Ali, Peddar Road (Amarsons Garden), and Worli Sea Face, featuring four arms at Peddar Road, eight at Haji Ali, and six at Worli. While most arms have been opened in phases over the past year, a key 550-metre-long, 11-metre-wide VUP at the Worli interchange was under construction. This VUP includes two arms - Arm 3 connects Prabhadevi and Dadar to Bandra while Arm 5 links Dadar and Prabhadevi to Marine Drive.
New Prabhadevi-Worli underpass opens under Mumbai Coastal Road Project, promising smoother traffic flow and better connectivity | File Photo
"The underpass running beneath Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Road provides direct access to the Coastal Road for motorists from Prabhadevi and Dadar. It starts at JK Kapur Chowk in Worli and exits near Bindu Madhav Thackeray Chowk. The tunnel connects seamlessly to the Worli interchange, allowing vehicles to head north towards Bandra or south towards Marine Drive. In the long term, this underpass will become a vital connector between the upcoming Sewri-Worli link and the Coastal Road, significantly boosting east-west connectivity in the city,” said a senior civic official.
The tunnel, running parallel to Worli Seaface, is designed exclusively for one-way southbound traffic. It is part of the 10.58-km MCRP, which spans from the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Bandra Worli Sea Link.
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Valued at around Rs. 13,000 crore, the project also includes a 7.5-km sea-facing promenade, inspired by Marine Drive, set to open by June 15. This public space will feature jogging tracks, seating areas, and landscaped green zones, stretching from Priyadarshini Park to Worli.
