Mumbai has unveiled India’s first musical road on the Coastal Road, where vehicles trigger the tune of “Jai Ho” at designated speeds.

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• The musical stretch was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the northbound carriageway between Nariman Point and Worli.

• The melody road functions through precisely cut grooves on the surface, producing vibrations that generate musical notes when vehicles pass at controlled speeds.

• Drivers travelling at approximately 70 to 80 kilometres per hour can hear the tune of “Jai Ho” over a 500-metre stretch.

• The sound generated by tyre vibrations is reportedly audible even inside vehicles with closed windows, enhancing the driving experience.

• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioned the project at an estimated cost of 6.21 crore rupees with multiple safety warning signboards installed.

• The concept of melody roads originated in Japan in 2007 and has since been implemented in countries including Hungary, South Korea and the UAE.

• The initiative integrates engineering innovation with cultural expression and may be replicated in other Indian cities if successful