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BMC clarifies Mumbai Coastal Road ‘Melody Road’ not shut, night barricading only
Updated On: 30 March, 2026 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the BMC’s Public Relations Department, barricading will be carried out only during nighttime on a limited 500-metre stretch of the Musical Road

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday issued a clarification regarding the “Musical Road” - popularly referred to as “Melody Road” - developed as part of the Dharamveer, Swarajya Rakshak, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road Project (South). The civic body confirmed that the stretch remains operational and has neither been shut down nor removed, amid reports suggesting otherwise.
Night-Time Barricading on Limited Stretch
According to the BMC’s Public Relations Department, barricading will be carried out only during nighttime on a limited 500-metre stretch of the Musical Road. The measure is temporary and aimed at addressing local concerns without disrupting vehicular movement during peak hours.

