Mumbai's SCLR-BKC extension nears completion, promising signal-free connectivity

The under-construction elevated connector that will link the Western Express Highway and Bandra-Kurla Complex. Pics/Satej Shinde

The construction of the long-pending Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension arm towards Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) via the Mumbai University campus has entered the final stage, bringing motorists a step closer to a direct, signal-free connection between the Western Express Highway and Mumbai's premier commercial district.

The elevated connector is expected to transform east-west travel while improving access to the eastern parts of the city, offering an alternative route for thousands of motorists and reducing pressure on some of the city's most congested roads.

Expected impact

. Signal-free connectivity between WEH and BKC
. Seamless BKC connection with eastern, western suburbs
. Reduced congestion on key roads in Santacruz, Vakola, Kalanagar, Kalina, Kurla, and Chembur

Project details

Status: Finishing works in progress

Project length
1.4 km

Work commenced
Oct 17, 2017

Total cost
Rs 209.56CR

Officialspeak

An MMRDA official said, "Finishing works on the SCLR extension are in progress. The 1.4-km-long extension, work on which commenced on October 17, 2017, has been developed at a total project cost of '209.56 crore - '148 crore for the elevated bridge and '61.56 crore for the Vakola bridge and allied works. Once completed, the project will provide direct, signal-free connectivity between BKC and the WEH, while seamlessly connecting BKC with Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs. It is also expected to help decongest key arterial roads in Santacruz, Vakola, Kalanagar, Kalina, Kurla, and Chembur."