Mumbai Traffic Update: Heavy Vehicles Barred From Dadar’s Tilak Bridge For Three Months; Check Dates And Alternate Routes Here

Dadar’s Tilak Bridge in central Mumbai will remain shut to heavy vehicles for a period of three months, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced on Wednesday. The restriction has been introduced to reduce congestion and facilitate smoother vehicular movement in the busy corridor, an official stated. Authorities observed that the stretch has been witnessing mounting pressure due to diverted traffic, prompting the need for temporary regulation. By limiting the entry of large vehicles, officials aim to streamline traffic circulation and minimise bottlenecks in and around Dadar, which serves as a crucial link between the city’s eastern and western suburbs.

The restriction has been imposed in view of the ongoing rebuilding of the Elphinstone flyover and the Sion Road Over Bridge, which has significantly increased traffic flow on alternative routes, including Dharavi and Tilak Bridge. According to an official traffic notification, these parallel infrastructure projects have shifted a considerable volume of vehicles onto surrounding roads, resulting in frequent slowdowns. To manage the rising load and prevent gridlocks, authorities decided to temporarily bar heavy vehicles from using the Tilak Bridge during specified hours until the reconstruction work in nearby areas is completed.

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The traffic curbs will be in force from February 12, 2026, to May 12, 2026, on a daily basis between 7 am and 11 pm. The order applies specifically to heavy vehicles such as tankers, concrete mixers, dump trucks, trailers and similar large carriers. The directive has been issued under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and will be implemented by the Matunga and Dadar Traffic Divisions. Officials have clarified that strict enforcement will be carried out throughout the notified period to ensure compliance and to maintain order on one of Mumbai’s busiest road networks.

To minimise inconvenience, the Mumbai Traffic Police have designated alternative routes for heavy vehicles travelling towards or passing through the Tilak flyover vicinity. Vehicles coming from Mulund, Mankhurd, Navi Mumbai and other outskirts via B.A. Road (south-bound) must avoid the flyover and instead turn right at Sion Hospital Junction, proceeding through Sulochana Shetty Marg, Kumbharwada Junction, Kataria Marg and onward via Veer Savarkar Road towards Shivaji Park and Siddhivinayak. Heavy vehicles from B.A. Road south-bound may also use Dadar T.T. Junction through Hindmata and Lalbaug, while north-bound vehicles should continue via Maheshwari Circle and Sion. Those from Sena Bhavan and L.J. Road must pass through Shobha Hotel and Kumbharwada towards Sion.

Police officials highlighted that persistent traffic snarls in the locality have been affecting daily commuters and causing delays for ambulances and other emergency services. The decision to restrict heavy vehicles has been taken to ease these challenges and enhance overall road safety. By regulating the movement of large carriers during peak hours, authorities hope to create a more manageable traffic environment while major infrastructure upgrades continue nearby. The measure is expected to provide temporary relief to motorists and improve accessibility across key junctions in central Mumbai.