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Mumbai’s SCLR Extension Nears Completion — A Big Win for East-West Connectivity

  • Writer: Ajjay Bhagyakar
    Ajjay Bhagyakar
  • Jan 13
  • 2 min read

By Ajjay Bhagyakar | Published by Griha Realty


Mumbai, January 2026 — A major milestone is on the horizon for Mumbai’s urban road network as the Santacruz–Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension rapidly approaches completion. The project — widely shared and discussed on X by infrastructure watcher @Sahilinfra2 — marks a pivotal development in resolving long-standing traffic bottlenecks between the city’s eastern and western corridors.


Connecting East and West Efficiently


Originally designed to link Chembur with Santacruz, the SCLR has now been extended to directly connect with the Western Express Highway (WEH), creating a signal-free east–west route that is expected to significantly ease daily commutes in one of India’s busiest metropolitan regions. The final segment includes a cable-stayed bridge, a structural highlight of the corridor, which symbolizes modern road engineering in Mumbai.


What This Means for Commuters ( Mumbai’s SCLR Extension Nears Completion — A Big Win for East-West Connectivity )


Once fully operational, the extended SCLR will:

  • Reduce travel time between the eastern and western suburbs, especially during peak hours.

  • Improve access to key business hubs such as the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), the airport, and major residential zones.

  • Enhance fuel efficiencies and lower vehicle emissions due to smoother traffic flows across the city’s arterial road network.


Infrastructure authorities and traffic planners have highlighted the SCLR extension as a transformative addition to Mumbai’s transport ecosystem, reducing dependency on older detour routes and delivering tangible benefits to daily commuters.


Strategic Importance for Greater Mumbai


Mumbai’s east–west connectivity has long been constrained by geographic and infrastructure challenges. The SCLR extension helps bridge this gap, enabling more seamless travel between districts like Kurla, Santacruz, and beyond. This is expected to bolster economic activity, support business logistics, and attract further investment into the region’s real estate and commercial sectors.


As work progresses rapidly and final touches are being applied, Mumbai commuters and urban planners alike are optimistic that the SCLR extension will unlock a new phase of efficient travel in the city. Mumbai’s SCLR Extension Nears Completion — A Big Win for East-West Connectivity

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