From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m 10s
Mumbai Road Project Cuts Travel Time
Mumbai's new 8-lane road may slash Versova-Bangur Nagar commute from 50 to 15 minutes.
In brief
Mumbai's new 8-lane road may slash Versova-Bangur Nagar commute from 50 to 15 minutes. Mumbai's 8-lane elevated road project aims to reduce travel time between Versova and Bangur Nagar from 40-50 minutes to 10-15 minutes by December 2028. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Mumbai's New Road Project
A daily journey between Versova and Bangur Nagar could take up to 50 minutes now but may drop to 10-15 minutes once Mumbai's new eight-lane elevated road is done.
Project Timeline
The 4.45 km corridor is part of Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project with BMC targeting completion by December 2028.
Current Commute Issues
Motorists now face 40-50 minute travel times via Link Road or Swami Vivekanand Road due to traffic congestion.
Elevated Road Benefits
The elevated route could cut travel time to 10-15 minutes after completion, according to BMC’s X update.
Project Progress
Geotechnical work is done at MSRDC bridge point, with column erection starting and bridge foundations completed in some areas.
December 2028 Deadline
BMC aims to finish the project by December 2028, with 27 months available to complete the bridge.
What it means
Mumbai's 8-lane elevated road project aims to reduce travel time between Versova and Bangur Nagar from 40-50 minutes to 10-15 minutes by December 2028.
