The Versova-Bandra Sea Link project, designed to alleviate congestion on Mumbai’s Western Express Highway and connect with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Coastal Road, has reached significant construction milestones. As of April 2024, the project has achieved 46.73% completion of piling work, which forms the foundational marine structure.

The ₹7,000 crore engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract was originally awarded in 2018 to a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure and the Italian firm Astaldi. Following Reliance Infrastructure’s exit, the contract has been taken over by the Astaldi Group’s Webuild in partnership with APCO Infratech.

Progress on key structural elements includes the completion of 43.93% of bent piles, 32.64% of pile caps, and 37.64% of pier construction. Additionally, 19.71% of the pier caps have been completed, while pre-cast segment production has advanced to 24.80%. These components are integral to the overall integrity and durability of the sea link.

Construction activities are underway across multiple sites. Segment casting is active in Bandra and Malad, while steel superstructure fabrication is taking place in Ghazipur, India, as well as in facilities in China. The erection of the superstructure is progressing in Bandra, Versova, and Carter Road.

The project aims to provide a vital alternative route to ease traffic congestion along the Western Express Highway by connecting the Versova and Bandra suburbs via a sea link. This will facilitate smoother transit to the existing Bandra-Worli Sea Link and onward to the Coastal Road along Mumbai’s western coastline.

The original timeline for completion was five years from June 24, 2019. As construction advances, authorities continue to monitor progress to ensure the project meets its intended schedule and goals.