Work on Nariman Point-Cuffe Parade connector will start by 2022: MMRDA

Environment and Tourism, and Guardian Minister Aaditya Thackeray and Metropolitan Commissioner SVR Srinivas reviewed the project during a visit to the site earlier this week

If everything goes as planned, the construction of the Nariman Point-Cuffe Parade connector project will kick-start by next year.

Environment and Tourism, and Guardian Minister Aaditya Thackeray and Metropolitan Commissioner SVR Srinivas had only recently conducted a site visit to review the details of the project. During the visit, MMRDA officials had informed Thackeray about the proposed alignment of the project, and how this connector would help resolve commuting woes. But, the connector raises various geographical challenges and the same were also discussed in the meeting. The proposed connector will be an important infra-project to improve the city's commute experience.

When contacted, Metropolitan Commissioner SVR Srinivas said, "In order to ease traffic from Cuffe Parade, Fort, Navy Nagar, Colaba and Churchgate, MMRDA had planned a connector between Nariman Point and Cuffe Parade. The work on the project would probably begin next year, subject to clearance."

As per the plans, the connector will be 1.6-km long. MMRDA had already appointed a project management consultant to prepare a detailed project. The project will require environment clearance and also clearances from the Coast Guard and Indian Navy.

Thackeray has also clarified that MMRDA intends to build the connector without disturbing the boats of fishermen nearby.