Mumbai coastal road: How road will change city’s map

Updated On: 12 June, 2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar

As northbound arm of Coastal Road opens, experts and planners talk time saving, car-naame and public transport priorities on Mumbai’s infra push

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Phase 2 of the Rs 14,000-crore project finally opened. Pic/Kirti Surve Parade

In the wake of the opening of the Coastal Road’s northbound arm, experts shed light on how the stretch will impact the lives of Mumbaikars, among other things. Deepak Kapadia, 75, a Marine Drive resident and former president of the Western India Automobile Association, said, “I never thought I would see this in my lifetime.” I was on the newly opened section yesterday [Tuesday] morning. It looked great. The drive was extremely smooth. I have seen this kind of infra abroad and we have it here, it was quite remarkable,” Kapadia said.

Deepak Kapadia, former president, Western India Automobile Association. File pic