The CM and his convoy driving through a northbound tunnel

Shinde said opening of the northbound route will allow faster movement of traffic in the city and commuters will save around 20 minutes of travel time. There are intersections to access the road at Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Barrister Rajni Patel Chowk (Lotus Jetty) and Vatsalabai Desai Chowk (Haji Ali Junction) on this route. According to Shinde, 6.25 km of the 9 km stretch in the second phase has been opened. The third phase from Nariman Point to Worli will also start by July.

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The southbound way of the coastal road from Worli to Marine Drive was opened to the public on March 11. The work on the coastal road was started in October 2018 and it was supposed to be completed within four years. However, after two additional years, the work is still incomplete and now the road is open to the public in phases.

Project highlights:

Length of road: 10.58 km
Lanes: 8
(4+4; 3+3 in tunnels)
Intersections: 3 Tunnels 

Double (2.07 km each)
Underground parkings 4 (total capacity: 1,856)
Project Cost (estimated) Rs 13,983 cr

Construction cost Rs 8,429 cr
Start of work
October 13, 2018
Scheduled completion
October 2024