Mumbai Traffic Update: Police Issue Advisory for MNS Padwa Melava at Shivaji Park on March 30

Mumbai Police has issued traffic advisories in view of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s (MNS) annual Padwa Melava at Shivaji Park, Dadar on March 30, 2025. The event is expected to draw thousands of MNS supporters from across Maharashtra, which could lead to traffic congestion in the area. To ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety, Mumbai Police has released specific instructions.

Traffic Restrictions & No-Parking Zones

The following roads will be No-Parking Zones on March 30, 2025, from 2 PM to 12 AM:

SVS Road (from Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Yes Bank Junction)

Keluskar Road (South & North), Dadar

MB Raut Road

Pandurang Naik Road (Road No. 5)

Dadasaheb Rege Road

Lt. Dilip Gupte Road (from Shivaji Park Gate No. 4 to Sitladevi Temple Junction)

NC Kelkar Road (from Gadkari Junction to Hanuman Temple Junction), Dadar

Traffic Diversions & Alternative Routes

To regulate traffic, the following diversions will be in place:

1. SVS Road (Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Yes Bank Junction)

Alternative Route: Siddhivinayak Junction → SK Bole Road → Agar Bazaar → Portuguese Church → Left Turn → Gokhale Road → LJ Road

2. Raja Badhe Chowk Junction to Keluskar Road (North), Dadar

Alternative Route: LJ Road → Gokhale Road → Steelman Junction → Right Turn → SVS Road

3. Southbound Traffic via Pandurang Naik Road to Lt. Dilip Gupte Road

Alternative Route: Raja Badhe Junction → LJ Road

4. Gadkari Chowk Junction to Keluskar Road (South & North), Dadar

Alternative Route: Use MB Raut Road

Parking Arrangements for Attendees

Mumbai Police has designated specific drop-off and parking locations for vehicles arriving from different parts of Mumbai and Maharashtra.

1. Vehicles from Western & Northern Suburbs

Vehicles from Western Express Highway will drop attendees near Matunga Railway Station to Senapati Bapat Road (Ruparel College area).

Parking locations:

Mahim Reclamation (Reti Bandar)

India Bulls Finance Centre PPL Parking

Kamgar Stadium

Senapati Bapat Road

Light vehicles: Kohinoor PPL Parking

2. Vehicles from Eastern Suburbs (Thane & Navi Mumbai)

Vehicles from Eastern Express Highway will drop attendees at Dadar TT Circle.

Parking locations:

Five Gardens, Matunga

RAK 4 Road

3. Vehicles from South Mumbai

Vehicles via Veer Savarkar Road will drop attendees at Ravindra Natya Mandir.

Parking locations:

India Bulls Finance Centre PPL Parking (Appasaheb Marathe Road)

Vehicles via BA Road will drop attendees at Dadar TT Circle.

Parking locations: Five Gardens & RAK 4 Road

List of Designated Parking Locations

1. Senapati Bapat Road, Mahim & Dadar

2. Kamgar Stadium (Senapati Bapat Road)

3. India Bulls Finance Centre PPL Parking, Elphinstone

4. Kohinoor PPL Parking, Shivaji Park

5. Appasaheb Marathe Road

6. Five Gardens, Matunga

7. Reti Bandar (Mahim)

8. RAK 4 Road

Attendees are advised to follow the designated routes and parking instructions to avoid inconvenience. Mumbai Police will deploy additional personnel to manage the traffic and ensure smooth movement around Shivaji Park.