Mumbai’s infrastructure landscape is poised for a major leap as the final phase of the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension nears completion, with operations expected to begin in July 2025. This critical infrastructure upgrade will stitch together the city’s east and west through a seamless, signal-free corridor—culminating in a striking 90-degree cable-stayed arm that flies over the Western Express Highway (WEH).
As per real estate developers, the completion of the SCLR extension marks a new chapter for Mumbai’s eastern suburbs. Chembur, in particular, will see a sharp uptick in residential interest, thanks to its now-unmatched accessibility to both business districts and the airport. Improved commute times naturally enhance livability, which directly translates into increased buyer confidence.”
Spearheaded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the SCLR extension is one of the agency’s flagship projects aimed at enhancing east-west connectivity in the city. While large parts of the corridor have been functional for years, this final stretch has long been awaited. Once operational, it will dramatically ease movement across Kurla, Chembur, Chunabhatti, Kalina and the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) - offering direct, detour-free access to the WEH while bypassing congested stretches like Vakola and Hans Bhugra Marg.
Beyond the tangible commute advantages, the extension is already catalyzing real estate momentum in the eastern suburbs. A long-time investor and real estate enthusiast added, “For years, east-west connectivity has been the missing piece in Mumbai’s infrastructure puzzle. Now, with this final link in place, micro-markets like Chembur and Kalina are poised for a significant price appreciation. It’s a great time for both end-users and investors to explore these locations before property prices escalate.”
After the initial phase of SCLR, Chembur saw a 25% jump in property prices, attributed to the cumulative effect of major infrastructure projects like the Eastern Freeway, Monorail, Metro, and SCLR itself. This historical precedent strongly suggests a similar or greater impact from the completion of the SCLR extension. Rental yields are also poised to rise, further sweetening the proposition for both end-users and investors.
