Mumbai Coastal Road Gardens: Breach Candy Residents Fear Traffic, Parking Crisis As Footfall Could Hit 1 Lakh
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: With the foundation stone for the proposed Coastal Road gardens expected to be laid later this month, residents of Breach Candy and neighbouring areas are sounding the alarm over what they fear could be a fresh traffic and parking headache. The proposed attractions are expected to draw visitors to an already congested locality, raising questions over pedestrian safety,…
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: Breach Candy residents are expressing concerns over the proposed Coastal Road gardens, fearing a traffic and parking crisis. The gardens, expected to attract an influx of visitors, could overwhelm the neighbourhood's existing infrastructure. Residents gathered at a community meeting to discuss the implications of the developments on traffic, light pollution, and pedestrian safety.
The master plan for the gardens includes sports facilities, recreational zones, and food kiosks, with potential visitor numbers reaching a peak of one lakh on weekends. Some residents have suggested introducing a shuttle service from Haji Ali to ease traffic congestion, while others advocate for accelerating the long-pending Napean Sea Road exit to alleviate the area's routine congestion.
The foundation stone for the gardens is set to be laid later this month, along with the inauguration of decorative lighting on the Coastal Road-Bandra-Worli Sea Link arch bridge.
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