Mumbai: Mumbai is poised to unveil a significant urban enhancement as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prepares to open the promenade along the Mumbai Coastal Road by mid-June. This 7.5-kilometer, 20-meter-wide, sea-facing walkway will connect Priyadarshini Park at Breach Candy to the Worli end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, offering a new recreational space for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
The promenade is designed for easy access, featuring 20 underpasses spaced approximately every 400 meters, allowing for seamless movement between the seafront and the opposite side of the road. As reported by the Hindustan Times, a civic official confirmed that the entire promenade is expected to open to the public by June 15, providing Mumbaikars with a new scenic public amenity.
This promenade is part of a larger initiative to unlock 70 hectares of open space along the city’s coastline. The promenade itself covers 17 hectares, with 12 hectares developed as a walkway by the BMC and a 5-hectare central median being beautified by Tata Sons. Infrastructure consultancy AECOM led the overall design and planning for this master development.
Approximately 70 percent of the promenade area will feature green landscaping, while the remaining 30 percent will include paved walking paths, cycling lanes, seating areas, and public facilities. The BMC aims for this project to serve as a model for waterfront infrastructure in India, promoting sustainable development and public well-being.
To ensure long-term maintenance and aesthetic appeal, the BMC sought Expressions of Interest (EOI) from private companies for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to develop the 70-hectare public space. Among the five interested firms Reliance Industries, Jindal, Vedanta, Raymond, and Torres—Reliance Industries was selected for meeting all criteria without seeking any returns.
Upon receiving administrative approval, Reliance will submit a detailed proposal for the landscaping, gardens, parks, cycling and jogging tracks, public plazas, and other features. A senior BMC official indicated that the project’s progression hinges on Reliance’s final plan.
Key features planned for the new public space include a Miyawaki forest, musical fountains, butterfly gardens, yoga tracks, open-air gyms, senior citizen parks, children’s play zones, and open-air theaters. It’s worth noting that the 10.58-kilometer Mumbai Coastal Road, linking the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, is already fully operational with both carriageways open to traffic.