Mumbai Traffic Police issued an advisory on Tuesday, December 3, in anticipation of large crowds visiting Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar on December 6, also known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas, to commemorate the 68th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
The event will be held on December 6 and is expected to draw large numbers of devotees at Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar's Shivaji Park from December 4 to 7. To ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise inconvenience, traffic restrictions, road closures, parking arrangements, and advisory instructions have been implemented. The traffic plan will be effective from 6:00 am on 5th December until midnight on 7th December.
Road Closures and Restrictions
Several roads around Dadar will be one-way or closed for vehicular traffic during this period.
Closed Roads:Swatantryaveer Savarkar Road (from Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Hinduja Hospital)Rande RoadDnyaneshwar Mandir RoadJambhekar Maharaj RoadKeluskar Road (North and South)M.B. Raut RoadT.H. Katariya Road (from L.J. Road Shobha Hotel Junction to Aasavari Junction).
One-Way Traffic:
Northbound on S.K. Bole Road (from Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Portuguese Church Junction). Southbound entry will remain restricted.
Heavy Vehicle Restrictions:
Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on the following roads:
S.V.S. Road (Mahim Junction to Hardikar Junction)L.J. Road (Mahim Junction to Gadkari Junction)Gokhale Road (Gadkari Junction to Dhanmil Naka)Senapati Bapat Road (Mahim Railway Station to Vadacha Naka)Tilak Bridge (Dadar T.T. Circle to Veer Kotwal Udyan).
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Alternative Routes and Traffic Diversions:
Southbound Traffic:
Vehicles heading towards South Mumbai via Senapati Bapat Road should use:
Kalanagar Junction → Dharavi T Junction → Western Express Highway → Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Northbound Traffic:
Vehicles from Colaba or CST should take Barrister Nath Pai Road or Zakaria Bunder Road and continue via Dr B.A. Road or Worli-Bandra Sea Link.
Eastern Express Highway Traffic:
Vehicles can use Wadala Bridge, Barkat Ali Naka, or Eastern Freeway.
No-Parking Zones
Adjoining roads in Shivaji Park and surrounding areas, including Swatantryaveer Savarkar Road, Keluskar Road, and L.J. Road, have been declared no-parking zones from 6:00 am on 5th December to midnight on 7th December.
Parking Arrangements
Visitors are encouraged to use designated parking spaces at:
Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim, and Dadar WestKamgar Stadium, Kohinoor Square, and Lodha Kamala Mill CompoundIndia Bull International Centre, ElphinstoneFive Gardens, Matunga (East).
Food Distribution and Taxi Stand Closures
Food vehicles with valid passes will be allowed entry through Raja Bade Chowk and will distribute food at designated points near Shivaji Park.Taxi stands in Dadar East will remain closed from 5th to 7th December.
Public Advisory
Residents and commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and use public transportation where possible to avoid inconvenience. Mumbai Police have urged citizens to cooperate and follow the guidelines for a smooth and peaceful observance of Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
For further information, visit the official website or contact the Mumbai Traffic Police helpline.