PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Coastal Road project and flag-off Aarey-BKC underground Metro
PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Coastal Road project and flag-off Aarey-BKC underground Metro
PM Modi visits Mumbai on 19 February to inaugurate partial
Mumbai Coastal Road project and to flag-off the Aarey-BKC underground Metro.
Mumbai city is infamous for its traffic jams, which can bring the city to a standstill.
But now with the coastal road coming up, it will be smooth sailing. The coastal road which aims to connect north and south Mumbai via a 29.2-kilometer coastal road, ensures to change all commuting hassles.
Undoubtedly, Mumbai is India’s financial capital and one of the most populous cities in the world, known for its bustling streets, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches.
The coastal road consists of a 10-lane highway along the Arabian Sea, with tunnels, bridges, and interchanges.
It will connect Marine Drive in south Mumbai to Kandivali in the north, cutting the travel time between the two points from over two hours to just 45 minutes.
Simply put, the Mumbai Coastal Road project is a game-changer for Mumbai and India as a whole. It will not only reduce travel time and decongest the city’s traffic but also boost economic growth and create job opportunities in the nation’s financial capital.
It will also decongest the city’s traffic and provide a scenic drive along the coast.
The coastal road connecting Bandra Worli Sea Link to Marine Drive is a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) project. The portion of the four-lane road going south would also feature the country’s first undersea tunnel of 2.072 km
One of the key figures behind the Mumbai Coastal Road project is Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, who has been instrumental in pushing for infrastructure development in India, with a particular focus on roads and highways.
Notably, Mumbai Coastal Road is a testament to Gadkari’s vision for connecting the country and improving infrastructure. The road will not only benefit commuters but also boost economic growth in the region by improving connectivity and reducing transportation costs.
The coastal road will also create job opportunities and stimulate real estate development along the coast. The project is part of a larger effort by the Indian government to improve infrastructure and connectivity across the country.
The government has identified infrastructure development as a key priority for
achieving its goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025.
The government has launched several initiatives, including the National Infrastructure Pipeline, which aims to invest over Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure projects over the next five years.
The Mumbai Coastal Road project is a shining example of the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and connectivity.
Simply put, the Mumbai Coastal Road project is a game-changer for Mumbai and India as a whole. It will not only reduce travel time and decongest the city’s traffic but also boost economic growth and create job opportunities in the nation’s financial capital.
News Edit K.V.Raman
