About
The Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) is a sister project to the Worli-Versova Sea Link (WVSL) and was originally conceived as a single bridge before being split into two. Together with WVSL and the existing BWSL, they form a continuous sea-side bypass of Mumbai's western suburbs.
The alignment runs ~1 km offshore parallel to the western coastline (Versova → Madh → Khar → Bandra). It connects to the WVSL at the Bandra interchange and to the upcoming Bhayandar-Versova road link at the northern end. Reliance Infrastructure leads the consortium under a 30-year toll concession.
The project shares engineering DNA with the BWSL and WVSL — same designers (AECOM + Dar Al-Handasah), similar foundation system, similar structural design. The aim is operational consistency across the ~30 km integrated coastal corridor that will be Mumbai's first complete sea-front bypass.
As of 2025, foundation works for 60% of the piers are complete and superstructure erection is underway in the southern segments. Original schedule slipped from 2022 to 2027 due to environmental clearance complications and the Covid-19 work stoppage.
Cross-references
17Indian Standards, IRC codes, and InfraLens knowledge articles that bear on this project's design and execution. Each link opens the relevant reference page.
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Notable features
- Forms northern segment of Mumbai's integrated sea-bridge corridor
- Cable-stayed at central navigation channel
- Eight-lane (4+4) access-controlled with dedicated emergency lane
- Connects WVSL (south) to Bhayandar-Versova road link (north)
- 30-year toll concession to Reliance-led consortium