Mumbai Traffic Update: Police Issue Advisory for Muharram Procession, Check Which Routes To Avoid

To ensure a smooth flow of traffic across South Mumbai during the Shab-e-Shahadat Muharram procession from 4 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Mumbai traffic authorities have issued a circular informing Mumbaikars about the closure of roads and suggesting alternative routes.

Officials said the procession will start at P Ismail Merchant Chowk (Nesbit Junction), proceed to Sofia Zuber Junction, Sir J. J. Junction, Mohammed Ali Road, Pakmodia Street, and end at Jainbia Hall. Many citizens are expected to attend, and the procession may cause heavy traffic congestion, so the traffic authorities have made the following arrangements.

Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Traffic Advisory

Today due to the 'Shab a Sahadat' Moharam procession scheduled from 16.00 hrs from P. Ismail Merchant ( Nesbit Jn) - Sofia Zuber Jn. - Sir J.J Jn. - Mhd. Ali Marg - Pakmodia street- Zainabia Hall many citizens are expected to attend the procession leading to traffic congestion. pic.twitter.com/NhQMKL3aBK

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) July 16, 2024

The procession will start at P. Ismail Merchant Chowk (Nesbit Junction) and proceed through the following areas:

Sofia Zuber Junction
Sir J.J. Junction
Mohammad Ali Road
Pakmodia Street
Jainabia Hall

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Alternative Routes: 

To avoid inconvenience, motorists are advised to consider alternative routes. Mumbai traffic police said Avoid J.J. Bridge after 5:30 PM on Tuesday, insted use P. D'Mello Road and N.S. Road. The Mumbai Traffic Police urge citizens to cooperate and plan their travel accordingly.

Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Traffic Advisory for Dharavi

In view of Muharram, Tajiya processions wil be carried out in the area of Dharavi from Dharavi 60 ft. road, 90 ft. road, Mahim Sion Link road, Sant Rohidas Road and other adjoing areas. pic.twitter.com/0c8YkyX7ig

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) July 16, 2024

In view of the Muharram festival, Tajiya processions will be carried out in the Dharavi area, affecting traffic movement on several major roads including Dharavi 60 ft. Road, 90 ft. Road, Mahim-Sion Link Road, and Sant Rohidas Road.

Alternative Routes: 
To manage traffic, K.K. Krishnan Menan Marg (90 ft. Road) will be closed for vehicular traffic from Ashok Mill Naka to Kumbharwada Junction, with traffic diverted via St. Rohidas Marg, Pailwan Naresh Mane Junction, Sion Railway Station, Sion Road No. 3, Ved Phatak Goyal Junction (Sion Junction), Dr. B. A. Road Sion Circle, Sion Hospital Junction, Sulochana Shetti Road, and then proceed through Kumbharwada Junction.

Similarly, Sion-Mahim Link Road will be closed from S.L. Raheja Junction to T-Junction, with traffic diverted via Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, Mahim Junction, Gen. Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg, and Mahim Causeway to Kalanagar. Traffic from S.L. Raheja Hospital to Sion Hospital will also be diverted via the same route, while those traveling from Sion Hospital to Bandra will take an alternate route through T.H. Kataria Marg and L.J. Road.

St. Kabir Marg (60 ft. Road) will be closed from Kemkar Junction to Kumbharwada Junction, with traffic diverted via Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, Mahim Junction, L.J. Road, Shobha Hotel, and T.H. Kataria Marg to Kumbharwada Junction, and then proceed via Sulochana Shetti Road to their destination. Please plan your travel accordingly and use the alternate routes provided.