Mumbai’s Seaside Promenade To Welcome Public From July 15 With Two Key Stretches

Mumbai's much-anticipated Coastal Road seaside promenade will officially open to the public on July 15, 2025. This public space, part of the larger Mumbai Coastal Road Project, will initially include two completed sections: a 2.75 km stretch between Tata Garden and Haji Ali, and another 2.5 km stretch from Lovegrove Nullah (Worli Gutter) to B.M. Thackeray Chowk, totaling 5.25 km in the first phase.

The full promenade, planned to run 7.5 km from Breach Candy to Worli, will be developed and opened in phases over the next two and a half years.

Civic Preparations and Features:

To maintain cleanliness along the large promenade, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will deploy five mechanical sweeping machines-three large and two small-on a daily basis. Manual cleaning was deemed impractical due to the promenade's length and anticipated visitor numbers.

In terms of sanitation, four temporary bio-toilets will be installed for a period ranging from six months to one year. These facilities will be placed near Amarsons Garden (Breach Candy), Mahalaxmi, and two locations in Worli, following a site inspection conducted in late June. The toilets are designed to blend with the environment and have been chosen due to the current absence of sewage infrastructure in the area.

Visitors can look forward to a range of amenities, including jogging tracks, dedicated cycling lanes, green patches, and seating zones, making the promenade a functional space for both regular commuters and those seeking recreation.

Development and Maintenance Plans:

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has been entrusted with the development of 53 hectares of reclaimed open space along the Coastal Road. Landscaping and public facilities in this area will be built and maintained through RIL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions.

The partial opening of the promenade marks a major milestone in Mumbai's broader initiative to enhance its coastline, expand public access, and upgrade civic amenities.