Residents demand alternative exit from Coastal Road to Napean Sea road, BMC to carry out traffic feasibility study for construction of new arm

“Local residents have been demanding for an additional vehicular arm from coastal road considering there’s severe congestion faced by motorists exiting the Amarson’s interchange. I have discussed this proposal with the chief minister also and he is supportive. Therefore, steps should be taken up to go ahead with the project,” Lodha said on Thursday. The Malabar Hill MLA held a meeting with local residents at the civic headquarters on Thursday.

Meanwhile, senior civic officials maintained that the project is do-able, but this would lead to additional cost to the civic authorities.

“The new design needs to be presented to the Supreme Court for taking permission before the execution work begins. The additional construction may affect the existing alignment of underpasses, for which additional measures need to be taken as well,” said an official.

Meanwhile, Lodha also directed civic officials to construct a parking lot in Breach Candy to cater to the needs of locals. The BMC was constructing a parking lot adjoining the coastal road. However, the work was stopped after locals protested against the project.