Mumbai could soon see one of its most time-consuming suburban commutes shrink dramatically. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a major infrastructure push an elevated corridor between Dahisar and Bhayandar, priced at Rs 2,337 crore, designed to slash travel time from nearly an hour to just five minutes.
A Crucial Piece of the Coastal Road Puzzle
This new link is not a standalone project. It acts as the final segment of the Coastal Road’s second phase, which stretches all the way to Bhayandar. The second phase has been divided into six parts, and the Dahisar–Bhayandar Link Road (DBLR) begins where Package F, the portion connecting Gorai and Dahisar, concludes.
From there, the elevated structure will rise near Kandarpada Metro Station in Dahisar West and touch down close to Subhashchandra Bose Garden in Bhayandar West.
The Current Travel Problem
Right now, anyone travelling between the two suburbs must navigate a nearly 10-km journey that funnels through the congested Western Express Highway, including notorious chokepoints like Kashimira and Dahisar Check Naka. Depending on traffic, this ride can easily stretch to 50–60 minutes, especially during peak hours.
The DBLR aims to bypass all of this, offering a straight, elevated link that avoids the traffic-heavy intersections altogether.
How the New Route Will Be Laid Out
The main elevated stretch will measure 4.58 km, supported by another 3.64 km of ramps and access points at both ends. Once built, the structure will span 45 metres in width, giving room for smooth, multi-lane movement in both directions.
Environmental and Regulatory Steps
The link will pass through areas safeguarded under Coastal Regulation Zone rules, including patches of mangroves, the stretch over Dahisar Creek, and salt pan lands. Because of this, the civic body is waiting on environmental approvals before beginning full-scale construction.
Project Timeline
The BMC expects the entire corridor to be completed in about three and a half years. The first six months will be dedicated purely to permissions and preparatory work before physical construction ramps up.
