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Mumbai Coastal Road Operates 24‑Hour, Daily Traffic Jumps 81% to 62,000 Vehicles
✍️ TOI City
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:38 PM
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The Mumbai Coastal Road has started 24‑hour operations, leading to an 81% rise in daily traffic, now exceeding 62,000 vehicles.
City officials announced that the Mumbai Coastal Road is now open around the clock, allowing vehicles to use the corridor at any hour. The decision follows a phased rollout aimed at easing peak‑hour congestion on the city’s western shoreline.
Data released by the municipal traffic department shows that vehicle movement on the road has surged by 81% since the 24‑hour service began, pushing daily counts to more than 62,000. Earlier, when the road operated only during daylight, traffic volumes hovered around 34,000 vehicles per day.
Authorities expect the extended hours to improve freight movement and commuter flexibility, while also generating additional toll revenue. They cautioned that monitoring will continue to manage any rise in congestion at entry and exit points, and that further traffic‑management measures may be introduced as usage patterns evolve.
Data released by the municipal traffic department shows that vehicle movement on the road has surged by 81% since the 24‑hour service began, pushing daily counts to more than 62,000. Earlier, when the road operated only during daylight, traffic volumes hovered around 34,000 vehicles per day.
Authorities expect the extended hours to improve freight movement and commuter flexibility, while also generating additional toll revenue. They cautioned that monitoring will continue to manage any rise in congestion at entry and exit points, and that further traffic‑management measures may be introduced as usage patterns evolve.