60% work completed on Navi Mumbai coastal road project

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) on Friday said that 60 per cent of the work on the coastal road project connecting India’s longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, to the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been completed.

The 7km, six-lane corridor — comprising 5.80km of coastal road and 0.90km of Airport Link Road (ALR) — is being developed as a key link between the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL or Atal Setu), NMIA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), and the Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone (NMSEZ).

Officially called the Ulwe Coastal Road, the project aims to ease traffic congestion on major arterial routes such as Palm Beach Road, Amra Marg, and National Highway-348. It is expected to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and facilitate smoother connectivity for commuters, businesses, and logistics operators.

“The project is expected to decongest existing arterial roads and contribute significantly to the overall economic development of the region. Once completed, the Ulwe Coastal Road will stand as a landmark infrastructure project enhancing the transport network of Navi Mumbai and accelerating the pace of national economic growth,” said Vijay Singhal, vice-chairman and managing director of CIDCO.

According to CIDCO, the project incorporates several advanced engineering techniques to ensure long-term stability, including prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs), stone columns, and rock fill material sourced from the NMIA site. The corridor will also include flyovers, major bridges, and a railway overbridge to enable uninterrupted traffic flow.

The development agency has also planned safety and sustainability measures such as energy-efficient LED lighting, smart traffic management systems, anti-crash barriers, and modern signage along the entire stretch.

Operations at NMIA are expected to commence in December, and the coastal road is being seen as an essential link supporting the airport’s connectivity and regional development.