This MSRDC sea-link project has seen its cost balloon by over 140% in seven years due to technical redesigns (a relocated Juhu exit, a shifted navigation span, and a casting-yard relocation from Juhu to Malad), while its deadline slipped from December 2026 to May 2028. As of the latest disclosure only about 11-12% of construction work had been completed despite years having passed since the contract was awarded.
On record
The official record states: "MSRDC attributed cost increases to "technical modifications to the Juhu exit," relocation of a navigation span, and casting-yard relocation; fishing-community objections over disrupted catch also delayed work."
Filed as "Under repeat repair / severely delayed" and dated to Construction started 2019; deadline extended multiple times, now targeted 2028, this entry sits under the "Escalated from ₹7,502 crore (2017) to ₹18,120.96 crore (2024) — a rise of ₹6,788.14 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A structure best photographed from a respectful distance.
- Warning boards whose advice was, at some point, overtaken by events.
- A view of the water that residents did not ask to have this closely.
- Contractor signage, still standing, credit unclear.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“A civic project in permanent rehearsal.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://theprint.in/india/technical-changes-delays-push-cost-of-bandra-versova-sea-link-up-by-over-140-in-7-yrs/2193140/
- https://swarajyamag.com/news-headlines/mumbai-versova-bandra-sealink-delayed-by-3-years-only-5-per-cent-work-completed
Visitor reviews
“Went past three times before I was sure I had the right spot. Every monsoon it reapplies to be rebuilt.”
“Visited with the kids, who found the whole thing hilarious. The completion certificate is drafted; the completion is not.”
“Came out here to settle a bet. You get the whole story from the chaiwala in about four minutes.”
