Mumbai Coastal Road: Versova-Bhayander Commute Cut to 20 Mins by 2028

• The 26.32-km Versova-Bhayander Coastal Road project aims to reduce travel time from two hours to under 20 minutes.
• It will connect the Bandra-Versova Sea Link with the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, creating a continuous coastal corridor.
• Key interchanges include Versova, Mindspace (Malad), Charkop, and Dahisar/Bhayandar to manage local traffic.
• Work on the north phase began in January 2026, with completion expected by December 2028.
• The project involves removing 45,673 mangroves, compensated by afforestation in Palghar district.

Why It Matters: Mumbai's new coastal road will drastically cut travel time between Versova and Bhayander by 2028.