According to the MMMOCL, since the new section will be integrated with operational Metro Lines 2A, 7 and Line 9 Phase 1, its signalling system needs to be tested with the existing network before commissioning

The DBLR is part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (North), an ambitious BMC infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion in MMR and providing smoother connectivity. The larger project, including interchanges and link roads, spans around 60 km