Mumbai: RTO flying squads have cracked down on 596 vehicles for over-speeding on the newly built coastal road as part of a special drive against traffic violations. High-end vehicles such as BMWs, Mercedes, and Audis were among those intercepted for speeding, as per reports.
Joint Transport Commissioner Ravi Gaikwad stated that surveillance was conducted along the Marine Drive-Worli stretch, resulting in e-challans issued to 596 motorists exceeding speed limits. The Tardeo RTO accounted for 306 of these cases in the island city, while Wadala RTO registered 290 violations, reported Times of India.
This enforcement forms part of a joint initiative by the RTO and Mumbai Traffic Police to curb illegal racing and enforce traffic regulations on the newly opened road. Four squads, including two from the RTO, have been deployed at key entry and exit points to monitor reckless driving and other infractions. The coastal road sees an average daily traffic of 18,000-20,000 vehicles.
Key Interchange At Haji Ali Juice Centre Opened For Public
In a parallel development, another key segment of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) was opened to the public on February 12, in the morning. The new interchange arm, linking Haji Ali Juice Centre to Marine Drive, marks another milestone in the project’s completion. The final connection, linking the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Lotus Jetty-Worli Naka, is set to be operational by mid-March.
About The Mumbai Coastal Road Project
The 10.58-km-long coastal road stretches from the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Worli end of BWSL. Designed with multi-level interchanges, the project includes connectivity at Haji Ali, Peddar Road (Amarsons Garden) and Worli Sea Face.
The Peddar Road interchange features four entry-exit arms, while the Haji Ali and Worli interchanges have eight and five, respectively. Previously, southbound vehicles could only access the coastal road through the Worli interchange, Amarsons interchange, or directly via the BWSL.
The newly opened route has remarkably benefited commuters, cutting travel time between Bandra and Marine Drive to just 10-12 minutes. This alternative route has eased congestion on city roads, offering a smoother and faster commute for thousands of daily travellers.
The ambitious Coastal Road project began in October 2018, with a total budget of Rs 13,983 crore. According to BMC, the road has reduced travel time by 70 percent and decreased fuel consumption by 34 percent. The project is expected to transform Mumbai’s traffic landscape, providing a much-needed boost to urban mobility while ensuring stricter enforcement of road safety norms.
