The VBSL will connect Bandra, Otters Club, Juhu, and Versova along Mumbai’s western seashore. It will have well-located dispersal links at Carter Road, Juhu Koliwada, and Juhu Circle. Three additional navigational spans, each measuring between 100 and 120 meters, support the 300-meter cable-stayed span at its centre.
Traffic flow will be effectively managed by toll plazas at several junctions, according to the Indian Express.
The project, between 900 and 1,800 meters from the coast, also comprises the Carter Road Connector (2.6 km), Bandra Connector (2.2 km), and Juhu Koliwada Connector (2.6 km), in addition to upgrades to Nana Nani Park, Juhu Circle, and the Versova side.
Officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) estimate that more than 60% of the work had been completed by August 2025. Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, reiterated that the project was still expected to be finished in the next two years, per ET Infra.
The VBSL is a vital component of Mumbai’s larger coastline Road Project, which aims to improve the city’s coastline connectivity. It will contribute to the creation of an express coastal corridor that runs parallel to the Western Express Highway by integrating with upcoming extensions into Dahisar and Bhayandar.
The project budget, which was initially estimated at ₹11,333 crore, has increased by ₹6,788 crore to almost ₹18,121 crore. Authorities highlight delays, environmental concerns, and the engineering challenges of marine construction as the main causes of cost increases and schedule changes.
With smoother flows and better access to residential and commercial neighbourhoods, the road is expected to significantly reduce commuting traffic on congested suburban routes once it is fully operational. The Versova-Bandra Sea Link is intended to provide Mumbai with an alternate route to the Western Express Highway, according to a senior official of the MSRDC.
The focus has been on building several connectors to ensure that traffic is distributed evenly into residential neighbourhoods and that drivers spend less time on the road. Despite the challenges associated with marine construction and cost increases, the project is a priority when it comes to improving suburban connectivity, according to the source.
