Mumbai: Approach road dug up due to coastal road work, no date set for reopening of Taraporewala aquarium

While Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo in Byculla is set to open from November 1, people of Mumbai will have to wait a bit more for the opening of Taraporewala aquarium.

Officials said with BMC constructing approach lanes near the aquarium for the coastal road project, the road to the aquarium has been dug up.

Fisheries Commissioner Atul Patne said, “The aquarium had to be closed because of lockdown and now, we have to continue with the shutdown, as the road in front of the aquarium has been dug due to work on coastal road project.’’

Taraporewala aquarium, one of the most visited tourist spots, is part of ‘Mumbai Darshan’ tours organised by operators.