About Bandra-Worli Sea Link
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, officially the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is a cable-stayed bridge spanning Mahim Bay in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Opened in 2010, it connects Bandra to Worli and serves as a critical transport corridor reducing travel time across the bay. The structure is noted for its engineering design and has become an iconic modern landmark of Mumbai's skyline.
Visitors guide
Visitors experience the sea link primarily as a vehicular route with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and Mumbai coastline while driving across. There are no pedestrian walkways or designated stopping points on the bridge itself. Views are typically observed from vehicles during transit or from adjacent coastal areas such as Bandra Bandstand and Worli Sea Face.
Key highlights
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Cable-stayed bridge spanning Mahim Bay connecting Bandra and Worli
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Officially named Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link
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Iconic element of Mumbai’s modern skyline
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Reduces travel time between western suburbs and South Mumbai
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Views of the Arabian Sea and city coast available while driving
History of Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Construction began in 2000 and the bridge opened to traffic in 2010. It was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to decongest Mumbai’s coastal road network and was renamed Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link in honor of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Culture & Context
The sea link is widely recognized as a symbol of Mumbai’s infrastructure development and appears frequently in media, films, and tourism imagery representing the city’s modern identity.
Route
| By road | Accessible via Western Express Highway at Bandra and Worli junctions |
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| By public transport |