December 1, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) tender for the proposed 45-metre-wide elevated road linking Dahisar West to Bhayander West, marking the final extension of the Mumbai Coastal Road corridor. The PMC will oversee procurement, supply, construction supervision, commissioning, testing, and performance assessment across civil, electrical, mechanical, control, and related works. The design-build contract timeline for the elevated corridor is 42 months from the start of construction.
This move follows nearly two years after the contractor for the project was appointed in 2023. The elevated alignment will begin near Kandarpada Metro station on Link Road in Dahisar (W) and conclude at Uttan Road near Subhash Chandra Bose Ground in Bhayander (W), passing through mangroves, creeks, salt-pan areas, and other natural terrains. A BMC official said, “As project clearances were yet to be awaited, we did not want to appoint a PMC in advance. Hence, there has been a delay. For the remaining coastal road packages from Versova to Dahisar, we have already appointed PMCs.”
During construction, the PMC will be required to review all drawings submitted by the contractor, including hydrological and geotechnical reports, material specifications, topographical surveys, and safety recommendations. Observations must be forwarded to both BMC and the contractor within 15 days, or up to 30 days for major structures. The PMC will also assess the contractor’s Quality Assurance Plan within 21 days and evaluate the proposed methodology within 10 days. It may instruct the contractor to execute additional work required for safety or unforeseen conditions. Its mandate includes minimising delays, preventing disputes, and ensuring quality execution.
Once the full northern phase of the Coastal Road is completed, the BMC estimates that the travel time between Versova and Bhayander will be reduced by 30–45 minutes. The elevated link will integrate with the upcoming Versova–Dahisar Link Road, closing the coastal loop from Nariman Point to the western suburbs.
Source: The Times of India
