In a significant development for Mumbai’s coastal road infrastructure, the Traffic Police Headquarters, under the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (H.Q. & Central), has issued a new notification regarding the updated traffic routes and speed limits for Dharmveer Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marg (Coastal Road), effective from 27 January 2025.
The coastal road project has achieved a crucial milestone with the partial completion of the next phase. The newly constructed connector bridge now links both the southern and northern channels of the coastal road to the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link (also known as the Bandra-Worli Sea Link). Vehicles traveling from the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link (South Channel) can now proceed directly to Nariman Point via the newly opened Coastal Road Connector Bridge.
Similarly, vehicles from Nariman Point can now access the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link via the Coastal Road Connector Bridge, making it a seamless transition between these key routes.
Traffic diverted and new routes opened
Starting from 27 January 2025, significant changes will be made to the existing routes for smoother traffic flow. Traffic from Bindumadhav Thackeray Junction to Bandra Toll Plaza will now be diverted through the newly opened Gol Bridge, leading vehicles via the North Channel of the Coastal Road to the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, instead of using the traditional C-Link Gate route.
For those traveling from Nariman Point, passengers can now alight near the Blue Sea Hotel, head towards the Sea Link Gate, and take the route through the J.K. Kapoor Junction to continue towards Prabhadevi or their intended destination.
Additionally, the traffic flow from Nariman Point to Worli will now be directed to the Coastal Road before Bindumadhav Thackeray Junction signal.
Traffic and Speed Restrictions:
To ensure safety and avoid inconvenience, the following changes have been enforced:
North Channel (Coastal Road): Traffic towards Bandra Toll Plaza will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. However, from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM, the route will remain closed for traffic.
South Channel (Coastal Road): Traffic from Bandra Toll Plaza to Marine Drive will be open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with closure from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM.
New Speed Limits
Coastal Road Connector Bridge: 80 km/h
Turning Point: 40 km/h
Coastal Road Bridge descent: 30 km/h
“The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Mumbai, retains the authority to implement temporary changes as necessary. These modifications will be in effect from 27 January 2025, 7:00 AM, and will remain until further notice,” the police stated in a release.
The revised routes and speed limits aim to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and ensure safety for all road users, including four-wheelers and passenger buses.
The notification was issued under the seal and signature of Samadhan Pawar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (H.Q. & Central), Traffic, Mumbai, on 25 January 2025.
