Mumbai: Come December 15 and a 1km pilot portion of the proposed 8.5km-long sea-facing promenade along the coastal road, that will begin at Priyadarshani Park in Nepeansea Road and end at Worli, will likely be ready. The BMC’s coastal road department has begun construction on the pilot portion towards the Worli end of the coastal road and will thereafter replicate the work along the entire stretch.
When completed, the 20m-wide promenade will be the city’s longest—more than double the 3.6km stretch at Marine Drive. Officials said the plan is have a bicycle track, an open-air theatre and an underground car park accompany the promenade. The car park, however, might be ready only after the coastal road work is completed.
An official said, “The pilot stretch of 1 km should be ready by December 15. Once that is done, we will replicate it throughout the stretch. This is subject to approvals from senior authorities.” Officials said the pilot stretch would have been ready earlier, but there were some issues with the granite stone that was to be used for its construction and a new sample is now being procured.
The coastal road works have been on in full swing since December 2018 along the city’s western coastline. The authorities had earlier targeted work completion by November 2023, which has now been pushed to 2024. Officials said 82% of the coastal road project has been completed, with one of the twin tunnels also ready. The road of that tunnel has been laid, while lighting and utility box-related works are underway. The BMC had recently said one carriageway of the coastal road may open up to motorists by February 2024, while the complete road would be ready by May 2024. Officials pointed out that the delay in works was owing to Worli fishermen’s request for extending the navigation span between two piers from the proposed 56m to 120m.
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When completed, the 20m-wide promenade will be the city’s longest—more than double the 3.6km stretch at Marine Drive. Officials said the plan is have a bicycle track, an open-air theatre and an underground car park accompany the promenade. The car park, however, might be ready only after the coastal road work is completed.
An official said, “The pilot stretch of 1 km should be ready by December 15. Once that is done, we will replicate it throughout the stretch. This is subject to approvals from senior authorities.” Officials said the pilot stretch would have been ready earlier, but there were some issues with the granite stone that was to be used for its construction and a new sample is now being procured.
The coastal road works have been on in full swing since December 2018 along the city’s western coastline. The authorities had earlier targeted work completion by November 2023, which has now been pushed to 2024. Officials said 82% of the coastal road project has been completed, with one of the twin tunnels also ready. The road of that tunnel has been laid, while lighting and utility box-related works are underway. The BMC had recently said one carriageway of the coastal road may open up to motorists by February 2024, while the complete road would be ready by May 2024. Officials pointed out that the delay in works was owing to Worli fishermen’s request for extending the navigation span between two piers from the proposed 56m to 120m.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the GCZMA to explain why an illegal structure along the coast was not razed even after the tribunal had ordered its demolition. The appellant, the deputy collector, stated that the GCZMA had not provided the funds required for the demolition. The NGT noted that none appeared for the GCZMA and directed its member secretary to appear and show cause for the inaction. In another matter, the NGT directed the GCZMA’s member secretary to explain the authority’s absence and the failure to submit a report regarding the destruction of mangroves.
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot praises the Congress party’s manifesto for the Rajasthan Assembly elections, stating that it takes into account all sections of society. He expresses confidence in the party’s promises and believes that the Congress will form the government. The manifesto includes a caste-based survey, increased healthcare benefits, a specific law for Minimum Support Price, interest-free agriculture loans, employment opportunities, safety measures for women, and schemes for the underprivileged and small traders.
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GCCI urges Goa CM for effective traffic management plan during Porvorim flyover construction. Timely completion needs timely funds. GCCI recommends widening service roads, enforcing no-parking policy, creating special traffic cell. Ministry of road transport and highways constructing the flyover. Authorities should have meeting with stakeholders to discuss the plan.