5 Facts About Mumbai’s Coastal Road That You May Not Have Known

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What Is Mumbai Coastal Road?

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Facts About The Project

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1. When Is It Opening?

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2. Started In 2018

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3. What About The Route?

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4. How Will It Help Commuters?

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5. It Will Also Reduce Fuel Consumption

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It certainly seems that life for Mumbai commuters will become easier with the coastal road.

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