There’s good news for motorists and pedestrians alike, starting August 15, the Mumbai Coastal Road will remain open round the clock. Until now, the stretch operated from 7 am to midnight. The announcement comes alongside the inauguration of the 5.25-km Worli promenade, Mumbai’s first major seafront public space in South Mumbai since Marine Drive was built in the 1930s.
The Worli promenade, part of the ambitious Mumbai Coastal Road Project, was unveiled on August 14 by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis via video link from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s new headquarters in Bandra East.
Eco-Friendly Public Space
Developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the promenade offers landscaped gardens, cycling tracks, shaded seating areas, and coastal vegetation. It is designed with wheelchair-friendly access, ramps for cyclists, and inclusive features to make it accessible to all.
Access Points
The promenade can be reached via four new pedestrian underpasses at:
Bhulabhai Desai Road
Haji Ali Junction
Worli Dairy
Bindumadhav Thackeray Chowk (near Worli seaface)
Each underpass has stairways and ramps to ensure easy movement for differently-abled users.
Part of a Larger Vision
The 20-metre-wide walkway forms part of a 7.5-km seafront under construction, with the remainder to open in the coming months. Nearly 70% of the space is green, while the rest includes paved walkways, cycle lanes, and seating zones.
About the Mumbai Coastal Road Project
Officially named Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, the project aims to cut travel time between South Mumbai and the northern suburbs from over two hours to about 40 minutes. Phase 1, from Marine Lines to Worli, opened in March 2024, featuring an 8-lane expressway, a 2.07-km undersea tunnel, 20 pedestrian underpasses, and four underground car parks. Phases 2 and 3 will extend the road from Worli to Dahisar.
