Bandra-Worli Sea Link: Facts, Toll, Coastal Road and Buyers
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is the fastest road link between Bandra and South Mumbai. This guide covers the facts, the Coastal Road and Trans Harbour Link connections, the toll question and who gains most.
Key facts
The Sea Link is 5.6 km long with 8 lanes. It opened to traffic on 30 June 2009 and fully in 2010. It links Bandra, at the WEH and SV Road junction, to Worli in South Mumbai. It cuts the peak Bandra to Worli time from 20 to 30 minutes to about 10 minutes (Wikipedia, 2026).
Locality notes say the Sea Link starts at the WEH and SV Road intersection in Bandra.
The Sea Link also changes how Bandra relates to the rest of the city. Because it joins the Western Express Highway at its southern end, northbound and southbound traffic meet at the Bandra junction. That is a convenience for those who use it, but it also means the approach roads carry heavy traffic at peak hours, and our sources give no measurements of this.
Toll: why we say only that one applies
A toll applies. Sources conflict. A news report says cars pay Rs 100 one way from 1 April 2024, up from Rs 85 (revised 2021), while Wikipedia pages show Rs 85 or Rs 70. We cannot confirm which is right, so check with MSRDC before you travel.
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The Coastal Road link
The Coastal Road phase 1 (Marine Lines to Worli, 10.58 km) was inaugurated on 11 March 2024. The connector bridge to the Sea Link opened to the public on 27 January 2025, with a projected Marine Drive to Bandra time of 10 to 15 minutes (Mumbai Live, 2025). Cars and state buses only. Phase 2 (19.22 km, Bandra to Kandivali) is listed as under construction, with no firm date.
The Versova-Bandra Sea Link is also under construction. It is 17.17 km including connectors, and the dates conflict: August 2027 on Wikipedia and December 2026 in a 2024 developer blog. It is not open.
| Item | Status | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Bandra-Worli Sea Link | Open, 5.6 km, 8 lanes | Wikipedia, 2026 |
| Sea Link toll | A toll applies, amount in conflict | Upstox, April 2024 |
| Coastal Road connector | Open 27 January 2025 | Mumbai Live, 2025 |
| Mumbai Trans Harbour Link | Open 12 January 2024, 18.2 km | Wikipedia, 2024 |
| Sewri-Worli elevated link | Planned, status unverified | Wikipedia, 2024 |
| Versova-Bandra Sea Link | Under construction, 2027 or later, uncertain | Wikipedia, 2026 |
Dates and tolls come from the named sources and conflict where noted.
MTHL and the planned link
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is 18.2 km, opened on 12 January 2024 from Sewri to Chirle in Navi Mumbai, and cars pay Rs 200 single. A Sewri-Worli elevated link is planned to join the Coastal Road and the Sea Link. It was 50 per cent complete in January 2024, and the current status is unverified. If built, it would give a road path between Navi Mumbai and Bandra.
Who benefits
Residents near the approach, such as in Reclamation and Bandstand, feel the Sea Link most. We list 13 sea-facing projects on our sea view page. Commuters to Worli and South Mumbai gain the most, while those heading north rely on the WEH. See Bandra to South Mumbai.
Checks before you decide
Use these checks alongside the table above.
- Check the toll with MSRDC, since sources give Rs 70, Rs 85 and Rs 100 for cars.
- Treat the Sewri-Worli link and the Versova-Bandra Sea Link as future items with uncertain dates.
- Test the Sea Link approach at peak hours, as the 10 minute time is the headline figure.
- Remember the Coastal Road is for cars and state buses only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Bandra-Worli Sea Link?
It is 5.6 km long with 8 lanes and opened to traffic on 30 June 2009.
How much is the Sea Link toll?
A toll applies. Sources conflict between Rs 70, Rs 85 and Rs 100 for cars, so check with MSRDC.
Does the Coastal Road connect to the Sea Link?
Yes. A connector bridge opened to the public on 27 January 2025.
Is the Versova-Bandra Sea Link open?
No. It is under construction, and opening dates of December 2026 and August 2027 are reported by different sources.
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