Mumbai Metro Line planned along proposed Coastal Road

Q: Hi, the scale and scope of the ambitious coastal road project in Mumbai is likely to be expanded.

Kaushik Bardia,

13th March 2015

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Whereas experts claim that the construction of the coastal road is imperative to decongest traffic and would transform Mumbai into a world-class city. The state government hopes to obtain a formal nod from the Centre for the coastal road project soon. It has set its sights on readying the detailed project report and starting work by the year-end.

Dharmaja Patel, Mumbai

17th March 2015

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At the same time activists are also concerned that the scenic beauty of the coastline will be deface with the construction of these projects. They claim that there has been no proper study for the construction of the coastal road and the metro along the same route.

Arpit, Delhi-NCR

16th March 2015

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Hi,
But as per environmentalists feel that adding two more lanes to the coastal road for the metro and BRTS will have a further negative impact on the environment, as debris will be dumped in the sea. There could be an increase in the level of sea water due to this resulting in water logging during the monsoons. Marine life would also be affected as a result of debris which could have a spiraling effect on the quality of fish consumed in the city.

Niyati Juthali, Mumbai

16th March 2015

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Hi Rupam,
As per Official estimates say that the cost of setting up an underground Metro Rail route is Rs 800 crore/km, whereas an elevated rail can be built at Rs 220 crore/kilometre. In the case of the coastal road project, the option of a Metro route at grade would cost Rs 70 crore/kilometer.

Raj Roy, Delhi

14th March 2015

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@Dwarkesh,
But MMRDA’s routes are brownfield projects and partly underground projects requiring complex rehabilitation of project-affected people, a Metro route on the coastal ring road will ensure a larger expanse in a shorter time frame. It would also be a cost-effective option.

Rupam das, Kolkata

14th March 2015

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Because the existing lines have been decided by various consultants such as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after studying the citys existing and future commuter movement thoroughly. If the commuters in the Western parts are encouraged to use the Metro planned along coastal road, then the burden on the existing suburban route will reduce.

Saran,

13th March 2015

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Right Saran,
Commuters on the eastern section of the Western suburbs can travel easily through the suburban railway or the 3rd Metro line. However, some urban planners fear that the Metro will affect toll connection on the coastal route. The existing coastal road plan has incorporated the bus rapid transit system to facilitate easier commute.

Dwarkesh,

13th March 2015

Yes, after the Centres inclination to modify Coastal Regulation Zone norms for the project, its set to see some major additions. The Maharashtra state government has now envisaged a Metro Rail component and a bus rapid transit line along the proposed 34-km freeway connecting South Mumbai to the Western suburbs.

Saran,

13th March 2015

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Hi Friend,
If the plan to add a metro line and BRT line to the coastal road project is approved, the present Metro plans will also have to be altered. At least two of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s proposed Metro routes, meanwhile, could return to the drawing board including the Dahisar-Bandra-Mankhurd route and Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ route.

Dwarkesh,

13th March 2015