Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary is celebrated with enthusiasm on February 19, featuring grand processions in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar from 11 am to midnight. The festivities began on the evening of February 18 with a significant gathering at Kranti Chowk to honor the great warrior. Assistant Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Patil has issued a traffic alert to prevent jams.
Traffic has been restricted on the road from Gopal T Point to Sillekhana Chowk and on the East Side Service Road of Kranti Chowk Flyover to the West Side Service Road from February 18. Commuters are advised to take alternative routes.
On February 19, from 11 am to noon, the following roads will be closed:
Raja Bazar Chowk, Sansthan Ganapati, Shahaganj, City Chowk, Gulmandi, Paithan Gate, Sillikhana, Kranti Chowk, Gopal T, CIDCO N-12 Nursery, TV Center, Jijau Chowk, M-2, N-9, Shivneri Colony, Parshwanath Chowk, Baliram Patil Chowk, Bajrang Chowk, Aviskar Chowk, Shivaji Maharaj Putla, Chistia Chowk, Jayabhavani Nagar Chowk, Gajanan Maharaj Mandir, and the Seven Hill Flyover to Adinath Chowk. The traffic police urge everyone to seek alternative routes.