Amitabh Bachchan Applauds Mumbai’s Coastal Road Project, Hails Tunnel Engineering
Mumbai, 2nd April 2024: Renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared an intriguing glimpse into his journey through the newly inaugurated Coastal Road in Mumbai. He expressed admiration for the tunnel section of the road, lauding it as a remarkable feat of engineering. This tunnel, spanning two kilometres between Priyadarshini Park and Marine Drive, has significantly reduced travel time between these key points. The Coastal Road project, spanning 10.8 kilometres in total, represents a substantial investment in infrastructure, with a projected cost of ₹ 12,721 crore.
In his post, Bachchan shared his experience traversing the tunnel, marvelling at its efficiency. The video he shared quickly garnered attention, accumulating over 50,000 views within minutes, sparking engagement from numerous users.
Acknowledging Bachchan’s appreciation, one user highlighted the modern advancements in Mumbai’s roadways, expressing gratitude for his sharing. Another user attributed the success of the project to the Maharashtra Government and Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari. Meanwhile, a third user suggested exploring the Atal Tunnel as another remarkable infrastructure marvel.
Previously, the journey from Worli to Marine Drive could take up to 40-50 minutes during peak hours. However, with the introduction of the Coastal Road, this duration has been drastically reduced to less than 10 minutes, making the approximately 10-kilometer stretch significantly more accessible.
To ensure safe travel, authorities have implemented speed limits along the route. Vehicles are permitted to travel at 80 kilometres per hour on the straight road, with reduced speeds of 60 kmph inside the tunnel and at turning points and entry/exit points, where the speed limit is set at 40 kmph.
Furthermore, plans are underway for the development of a world-class Central Park spanning 320 acres along the Coastal Road, aptly named the ‘Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road,’ as announced by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde earlier this month.
