Two significant portions of Mumbai’s coastal road promenade are expected to be opened this week, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) moves ahead with further development. The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has granted permission to begin construction on the next segment between Haji Ali and Baroda Palace. Tenders for this extension are likely to be floated soon after the cost evaluations are completed.
The promenade, which spans 7.5 kilometres in total length and 20 metres in width, is designed to provide a continuous seafront space for pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists. Two stretches have been completed so far. The first extends 2.75 kilometres from Tata Garden to Haji Ali, and the second is a 2.5 kilometre segment between Lovegrove Nullah and B M Thackeray Chowk.
Although construction has been completed on these sections within the targeted mid-July timeline, civic authorities are waiting for the final approval from the Maharashtra government before officially opening them to the public. In the meantime, limited access will be provided through six designated entry points. These include Tata Garden, Haji Ali Juice Centre, Mahalaxmi Temple, and three additional locations in Worli. The remaining five access points will become functional once the last 2.25 kilometre stretch is completed.
Additionally, the BMC has revised its plans for a four-level underground parking structure near Haji Ali. This facility is expected to accommodate approximately 1,200 vehicles. The design has been altered for better alignment with urban safety norms, and the corporation is preparing to issue tenders for construction.
One component of the original design, a one kilometre stretch of promenade located near the parking facility, has been cancelled. Authorities cited traffic safety concerns related to vehicle movement in the zone as the primary reason for dropping the segment.
In a parallel development, Reliance Industries Limited has taken responsibility for the development of 53 hectares of reclaimed land adjacent to the promenade. This project is being undertaken under its ₹400 crore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The landscaping and design of these spaces are being coordinated with regulatory requirements set by MCZMA and other planning agencies.
The promenade is a key element within the broader Mumbai Coastal Road project, which aims to improve road connectivity along the city’s western seafront while enhancing public access to recreational spaces. Once the entire stretch is operational, it will become one of India’s most extensive urban waterfronts, offering a new public realm focused on mobility, recreation, and open access.
