Thane Coastal Road Phase 2 Hits CRZ Hurdle Over Mangroves, Flamingo Sanctuary; MCZMA Seeks More Studies
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: The proposed Thane Coastal Road Phase-II from Balkum to Anandnagar in Mulund East has hit a regulatory hurdle after the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) raised concerns over mangroves and the ecologically sensitive Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. The elevated road alignment passes through the sanctuary’s eco-sensitive zone and involves 2.7215…
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has raised concerns over the proposed Thane Coastal Road Phase-II, specifically regarding its alignment through mangroves and the ecologically sensitive Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary. The project, which involves permanent removal of 1.7472 hectares and temporary removal of 2.7225 hectares of mangroves, has been deferred by the MCZMA after it directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to provide additional studies and explore alternative alignments.
The alignment of the road crosses multiple CRZ zones, including CRZ-IA mangroves, mangrove buffer zones, and areas outside CRZ, totaling a mapped project area of 2,72,201.58 sq mt. The MCZMA has sought a detailed report on the project's impact, including an assessment of its effects on Thane Creek's ecology, flamingo habitat, and potential flooding.
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