July 23, 2025: Mumbai’s infrastructure development is set for a major milestone with the final phase of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension nearing completion. Scheduled to become operational by July 2025, the project will establish a fully signal-free east-west corridor, significantly easing travel between Chembur and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).
A key feature of this phase is a 90-degree cable-stayed bridge spanning the Western Express Highway (WEH), which aims to facilitate smoother vehicle flow between the city’s eastern and western regions. The project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) as part of its broader urban mobility plan.
While earlier portions of the SCLR have been functioning for years, this final leg will help eliminate longstanding traffic bottlenecks at locations such as Kurla, Chunabhatti, Kalina, and Vakola. The new stretch will also provide direct access to the WEH, bypassing congested roads like Hans Bhugra Marg, thus easing pressure on local streets and improving connectivity to Mumbai Airport.
In addition to reducing travel time, the extension is expected to improve liveability in surrounding residential areas by diverting heavy traffic and enhancing road infrastructure.
A representative from Chandak Group commented on the impact: “The completion of this project marks a pivotal moment for eastern suburbs.” They added that residential interest in areas like Chembur is already on the rise due to better access to commercial hubs and the airport.
Historically, Chembur has seen property values climb by up to 25% following major infrastructure rollouts such as the earlier phases of SCLR, the Eastern Freeway, the Monorail, and the Metro. Experts believe the final phase of the SCLR extension could deliver a similar or even greater boost to the local real estate market.
Source: Prop News Time
