In a major boost for Mumbai’s infrastructure, the commute from the southern tip of the city to its northern suburbs is set to become dramatically faster. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the upcoming Dahisar-Bhayander highway will enable travel from Nariman Point to Mira-Bhayander in just 30 minutes using the coastal road network.
The long-stalled project has overcome a significant obstacle with the transfer of 53.17 acres of salt land from the Union Salt Commissioner to the Maharashtra government. This crucial handover, secured on a 99-year lease for ₹12.89 crore, paves the way for the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation to begin work on the 60-metre-wide road.
Minister Sarnaik credited the breakthrough to persistent efforts over the last four to five years. “With this, the way has been cleared for the construction of the road from Dahisar to Bhayander and further towards Vasai-Virar,” he stated.
The ₹3,000 crore project, to be funded by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and executed by L.E.T. Company, has an estimated completion timeline of three years. The planned route will see the coastal road extend to Uttan before connecting to Mira Road via the new highway, with further links to Vasai and Virar.
The project’s alignment was revised from an earlier coastal plan to address concerns raised by local fishermen in Uttan. The government expressed confidence that this new connectivity will be a transformative development for the Mira-Bhayander region, elevating its status as a key suburban hub with swift access to South Mumbai.
For the city’s daily commuters, the project heralds a future of drastically reduced travel times and eased congestion.
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