Review of Goregaon West, Mumbai

Goregaon is situated at the north of CST has witnessed steady development. It is a safe area with manned entrances and gated communities. It has planned drainage and sewage systems. Private developers maintain the overall cleanliness of the area. The locality is close to the Western Express Highway. The roads inside the locality are well laid concrete and broad. The average width of the roads is around 12 to 16 ft.
It is primarily a middle-class residential neighborhood. However the area is now turning into a wealthy suburb. Film City is also located in this locality. Some high-end projects in this area include the Oberoi Garden City and the Lokhandwala Complex to name a few. Several Business towers are also being set up.
Goregaon has several renowned schools. These include the Royal Academy, Ryan International School, Shri Radhakrishna Vidyalaya among others. The locality has several lifestyle stores including Reliance, More and Monday to Sunday in addition to the Oberoi Mall. Goregaon has a number of restaurants catering to a wide budget range. Some of the eateries in the higher end include Le Quesso Ristaurant, Chez moi and Wood Side.
The locality has an impressive list of hospitals. These include Sabnis Hospital, Vasudha Hospital, Sai Diagnostic Pathological Cure and Laboratory, iddharth Hospital and others. The area is well connected through the Western Express Highway and Linking Road. It has two major bus depots. The Goregaon Bus Station close to Goregaon West and another Goregaon Bus Depot further away and closer to Oshiwara Bus Depot. Autorickshaws are also easily available in this area.
Traffic is heavy, but slow moving, even in peak hours. The traffic lights are effectively managed so traffic jams are rare. Parking is not an issue as complexes have manned parking while, offices have allotted parking. However, construction of Metro and other expansions was stalled, as there were issues with vehicular parking. less

Pros

• Near Mall
• Near by Express Highway