Infrastructure, Mumbai
Bandra Bay pedestrian corridor opens on LK Mehta Marg, first phase of BMC-led waterfront plan
Godrej Properties and RC Group, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), inaugurated a new pedestrian corridor along LK Mehta Marg in Bandra, Mumbai, on 11 October 2026. It is the first completed public project under the Bandra Bay Beautification Initiative, and it is a public amenity, not a housing project.
| Date of inauguration | 11 October 2026 (as reported by Free Press Journal) |
|---|---|
| Location | LK Mehta Marg, Bandra, Mumbai (Bandra Reclamation waterfront, described as Bandra Bay) |
| Partners | Godrej Properties Limited, RC Group and BMC |
| Inaugurated by | Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, IT, Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Affairs, and MLA, Bandra West |
| Corridor length, width and cost | Not published in the sources reviewed |
| Nature of project | Public amenity. No units are sold, so no RERA registration or price list applies |
| Earlier announcement | BMC, Godrej Properties and RC Group announced the start of Phase 1 on 8 October 2026 (Swarajya) |
| Dates for Phase 2 or later | Not announced in the sources reviewed |
What happened
On 11 October 2026, Godrej Properties Limited and RC Group, working with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, opened a new pedestrian corridor along LK Mehta Marg in Bandra. Free Press Journal reported the inauguration on the same date.
The Bandra Bay site is a waterfront at Bandra Reclamation. The corridor is the first completed public infrastructure project under the Bandra Bay Beautification Initiative, which BMC leads. The stated aim is to improve pedestrian safety, ease movement and create a welcoming space for residents and visitors.
The corridor was opened by Ashish Shelar, who is both the Maharashtra minister for Electronics, IT, AI and Cultural Affairs and the MLA for Bandra West. He thanked Godrej Properties, RC Group, the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) for their work on the project.
Who is involved and what they said
- Ashish Shelar said the corridor, with trees and greenery along LK Mehta Marg, is a meaningful step toward making the waterfront accessible to all citizens. He also stressed community participation in the success of public spaces.
- Amitesh Shah, CEO of the Mumbai MMR Region at Godrej Properties, said good neighbourhoods extend beyond homes to the streets and public spaces people share. On next steps he said: 'Today's inauguration is a first step.' He said the company is committed to the larger plan for Bandra Bay.
- Anup Singh, Head of Design and Regulatory at RC Group, said the project reflects public-private and community collaboration.
- Vishwas Mote, Deputy Municipal Commissioner of BMC, said Bandra's waterfront is one of Mumbai's finest natural assets and that the development will give people space to walk, spend time with family and take part in community activities.
- Rohit Mohan, Godrej Properties' Chief Design and Sustainability Officer, said the project focuses on sustainability and thoughtful design, aiming for a long-lasting public realm.
Opening-day programme
The opening included community wellness activities: stationary cycling, a walking challenge, Zumba, yoga, face painting, pottery and diya painting. The sources reviewed did not give the exact start time or the venue within the corridor.
Planned scope of the wider project
Phase 1 was described as introducing a bayside walking track, a landscaped garden with expansive lawns, and a lifestyle hub with a pet park, literature zone and amphitheatre. The corridor opened on 11 October is the first completed element. Reports on the planned scope do not say which parts of the wider project are finished.
Later additions reported for the next phase include a mini golf course and a sports and activity zone. The sources give no dates or cost for these later phases, and do not name a contractor for them.
What it changes for buyers, investors and the market
For residents and visitors, the corridor is a new public walking route along the Bandra waterfront. For home buyers, it is not a sale, and it does not carry a price, configuration or RERA registration.
Market commentary from SAHI, a market news site, argues that public works like this strengthen the premium position of nearby luxury housing. That is SAHI's own view. No official source or regulator reviewed for this article links the corridor to home prices or buyer demand.
Two market figures come from a Lighthouse Luxury and CRE Matrix report, as covered by Construction World. The report says the region has seen infrastructure investment above Rs 2.62 trillion since 2002, covering 649 km of transport networks. It also projects Bandra Bay as a potential ultra-luxury hub worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, with nearly 8 million sq ft of potential development. These are report estimates, not official government figures. The report was launched by Ashish Shelar.
Separate third-party property sites list residential projects at Bandra Reclamation under several names. Their unit counts, prices, launch status and possession dates conflict with each other, and no official Godrej Properties release for them was found. This article does not rely on those figures. Buyers should check any residential project on the official MahaRERA portal before relying on it.
What happens next
The corridor is the first step in the BMC-led plan, which aims to turn the underused Bandra Reclamation waterfront into a premier waterfront district. Godrej Properties says it is committed to the larger plan. No dates, costs or contractors for the next phases were found in the sources reviewed, so the timing of the rest of the work is not yet public.
Related coverage
BMC, Godrej Properties and RC Group announced the start of Phase 1 of the Bandra Bay promenade on 8 October 2026, according to Swarajya. The report by Lighthouse Luxury and CRE Matrix was covered by Construction World. Propnewstime reports that Adani Realty, Oberoi Realty, Hiranandani Communities, L&T Realty and Godrej Properties are active in Bandra Bay's growth plans.
Development phases
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bandra Bay corridor a residential project?
No. It is a public pedestrian corridor built under the Bandra Bay Beautification Initiative. No units are sold, so there is no price list or RERA registration for it.
Who opened the Bandra Bay pedestrian corridor?
Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra's Minister for Electronics, IT, AI and Cultural Affairs and MLA for Bandra West, inaugurated it on 11 October 2026.
How long is the corridor and what did it cost?
The length, width and cost were not published in the sources reviewed for this article.
Who is building the wider Bandra Bay project?
The Bandra Bay Beautification Initiative is led by BMC. Godrej Properties and RC Group are partners in the corridor and the wider plan, according to the sources reviewed.
When will the next phases open?
The sources reviewed give no dates for later phases. Godrej Properties has said Phase 1 is a first step in a larger plan.
Will the corridor raise home prices in Bandra?
No official source reviewed says so. A market news site, SAHI, argues that public amenities like this support premium housing, but that is its own view and not a measured effect.