India's First Musical Road: Hear "Jai Ho" While Driving
India has got its first musical road on the Mumbai Coastal Road Corridor. Vehicles driving on this road can hear the song 'Jai Ho'. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the road on Wednesday, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present. The idea was suggested by former MP Rahul Shewale.
Where is the musical strip located?
The musical section is on the lane from Nariman Point towards Worli. When vehicles move at a certain speed, grooves on the road create sound waves that play the song from the movie Slumdog Millionaire. The road is named after Dharmavir Swarajyakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
What did BMC say?
- This is the fifth musical road in the world and the first in India.
- The strip is located about 500 meters ahead on the first lane after exiting the Worli tunnel.
- Vehicles traveling at 70-80 km/h produce friction between the tires and grooves, which generates clear sound waves audible inside the vehicle.
- Signboards are placed 500 meters, 100 meters, and 60 meters before the musical section to inform drivers.
- The grooves are designed with specific shapes and distances to create musical notes from tire vibrations.
- Musical roads are also called "melody roads".
Purpose and Innovation
The BMC described the road as a combination of engineering and culture. The Coastal Road aims to reduce traffic congestion and speed up travel, while giving drivers a unique musical experience. The concept of musical roads first originated in Japan in 2007, followed by Hungary, South Korea, and the UAE.