The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to construct a 320-metre promenade and access road between Lotus Jetty and Samudra Mahal in Worli, a project aimed at closing a key gap in the pedestrian and cycling network along the Mumbai Coastal Road (South).
The proposed infrastructure, estimated to cost nearly Rs 9.90 crore, will create a continuous seafront route for walkers and cyclists between Priyadarshini Park and Baroda Palace. The missing stretch emerged after the existing promenade alignment at Lotus Jetty was shortened due to the construction of a navigation bridge.
Although the original Coastal Road plan did not include this connecting section, civic authorities later identified the need for the link to ensure uninterrupted movement along the waterfront. The project involves the construction of an eight-metre-wide Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) promenade extending 320 metres.
Apart from improving public access along the coastline, the new link will also provide direct connectivity from Dr Annie Besant Road to the proposed police chowky and fire brigade facility in the area, supporting faster emergency response and improved surveillance. The police outpost near Baroda Palace was already included in the broader Coastal Road development plan as part of safety and monitoring measures.
The contract was awarded after a tendering process conducted through the Maharashtra government’s MahaTenders portal. Officials extended submission deadlines to encourage wider participation, but only two bids were received, with one qualifying for consideration.
The selected contractor, Forcon Infra Pvt Ltd, initially quoted 3.69% above the estimated project cost, citing higher input costs, including steel, cement, diesel and labour-related expenses. Following negotiations, the quoted rate was reduced to 2.69%, taking the final contract value to approximately ₹9.90 crore.
The project is scheduled for completion within six months, including the monsoon period, and carries a defect liability period of up to 10 years for major structural elements. Funded under the Coastal Road Project budget for 2026-27, the work has already secured Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) approval, with technical inputs provided by the Central Water and Power Research Station, Pune.
Source: Swarajya
