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The Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) has achieved a major milestone with the launch of the final girder for the bow-string bridge connecting the coastal road to the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL). This new girder will facilitate north-bound traffic towards Bandra, Andheri, and Bandra Kurla Complex. The project is now 94% complete, with ancillary tasks such as installing signage, painting, and creating the carriageway underway. The girder launch, carried out from the Arabian Sea due to land constraints, overcame challenges posed by shallow waters and bedrock at Worli. The bridge, interchange, and underpass are expected to open sequentially in January.
In a significant step towards completing the first phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) successfully launched the final girder of the bow-string bridge earlier this week. This bridge will connect the coastal road with the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) and will accommodate all north-bound vehicles exiting the coastal road and heading towards Bandra, Andheri, or the Bandra Kurla Complex via the Sea Link. Advertisement
The first girder for this bridge had been launched earlier this year in September and is currently catering to all south-bound vehicles entering the coastal road from the Sea Link. With the final girder now in place, the overall progress of the MCRP has reached 94%, as confirmed by civic officials.
A senior official overseeing the project stated that following the girder launch, ancillary works such as the installation of traffic signage, signal lights, and painting of the structure would commence. The official also mentioned that the carriageway would be constructed using asphalt and mastic to ensure smooth vehicle movement. These tasks are expected to take about a month, with plans to open the girder for vehicular traffic in the second week of January.
The girder launch process began earlier this week in the morning and was completed within two hours. The massive girder, weighing 560 metric tonnes, had arrived in Mumbai the previous evening. Due to limited land availability for erecting cranes, the operation was conducted from the Arabian Sea. Officials explained that one of the main challenges was the shallow water and dense bedrock near Worli, which becomes exposed during low tide. As a result, the launch had to be scheduled during high tide. Before initiating the operation, tidal variation patterns were thoroughly analysed to ensure a smooth process.
The coastal road includes three vehicular interchanges at Amarsons (Breach Candy), Haji Ali, and Worli, although the Worli interchange is not yet operational. The official indicated that the Worli interchange is expected to open in the first week of January, followed by the opening of the new girder for traffic in the second week of January. A week later, the Vehicular Underpass (VUP), designed for vehicles heading towards the coastal road via Worli, is also planned to open.
In conclusion, the Mumbai Coastal Road Project is nearing completion, with crucial infrastructure now in place. By the end of January, all key components, including the bow-string bridge, Worli interchange, and Vehicular Underpass, will be operational. These developments mark a transformative step towards improved connectivity and traffic management, reinforcing Mumbai's commitment to modern, sustainable urban infrastructure.
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