If all goes to plan, motorists will be able to use the Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) by July 2027. The challenging construction work is gaining momentum, with 25 per cent of the project, primarily the foundation and pier construction, already underway.

Rajesh Patil, joint managing director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), said, “The construction of the VBSL project is progressing rapidly. So far, 25 per cent of the work has been completed, which includes the foundation and pier work in certain places. The project is expected to be completed by July 2027.”

Patil also told mid-day that building infrastructure over the sea presents significant challenges, and all the necessary safety measures are being followed. MSRDC officials added that while construction in the sea halts during the monsoon, work on the sea link’s connectors will continue throughout the season.