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Ongoing works on the upcoming 7.5 kilometre-long promenade along the coastal road, stretching from Breach Candy until Worli, is likely to be completed by the end of May, according to the BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Besides providing an uninterrupted walking experience parallel to the shoreline, the promenade will also earmark a stretch as a ‘cycle track’, in what will provide a safe cycling experience to citizens.
The promenade forms a part of the 70 hectares of the 111 hectares of reclaimed land, which has been earmarked particularly for the development of open spaces. While the landward side is likely to see development of forests and green-themed zones, nearly 7.5 km on the seaward side is being developed to be a Marine Drive-like promenade.
According to officials, the promenade will comprise jogging tracks, seating areas along with multiple patches of green cover as well as a dedicated lane for cycling. Extending between Priyadarshini Park and Worli, this promenade will run adjoining the southbound carriageway of the coastal road.
At an event on Friday, civic chief Gagrani said that works on the promenade encompassing the cycle track are slated to be completed by May end.
“The promenade along the coastal road is presently under construction. This promenade will comprise an independent cycle track. This will be like a new Marine Drive along with a proper cycle track and without adjoining car movement, making it extremely safe,” said Gagrani.
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