Thane Traffic Update: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Announced from February 6 to 9; Check Timings and Alternate Routes

The Thane Traffic Police have released a detailed traffic advisory for commuters ahead of the Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026, which will take place at Upvan Lake from February 6 to February 9. The event, initially planned for January, was rescheduled due to administrative procedures and election-related commitments. As per official information, traffic regulations will be enforced daily between 2 pm and 12 midnight throughout the festival period. Considered one of Thane’s most prominent cultural celebrations, the Sanskruti Arts Festival highlights India’s diverse heritage through a blend of classical, folk, and contemporary art forms, drawing large crowds every year.

Crowd, stalls, and arrangements
According to the Thane Traffic Police, nearly 200 stalls will be installed along both sides of the stretch between Yeur Gate and Payaladevi Temple during the festival. The event is expected to witness heavy footfall as several renowned artists and well-known personalities are scheduled to perform and attend. Families, students, tourists, and art enthusiasts from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are likely to visit the venue over the four-day celebration. Due to the scale of arrangements and anticipated crowds, traffic movement around Upvan Lake and adjoining areas will remain regulated to ensure public safety and smooth flow of vehicles during peak evening hours.

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Road Closures and Diversions

• Vehicles heading to Upvan Lake from Vartaknagar, Shastrinagar, Devdayanagar–Gandhinagar, Kapurbawdi, and Pawarnagar will be closed at Birsamunda Chowk.

• Alternative route: Turn right at Birsamunda Chowk towards Pawarnagar, then left near AESSEN Pvt Ltd Gate No. 18 (beside The Cave Truck) and proceed ahead.

• Traffic moving towards Yeur via Upvan Lake can turn left at Birsamunda Chowk, continue straight, then turn right at Devdayanagar Chowk.

• Gawand Bagh societies and traffic from Koknipada No. 1 will remain closed near the public toilet area opposite Lotus Society.

• Alternative route: Vehicles should pass via Nilgiri Society, turn near Ashapura–Navajivan Medical, and proceed through Surya Society, Gulmohar Society, and Pawarnagar Road.

• Vehicles from Yeur Gate to Upvan Payaladevi Temple will be closed at Yeur Gate.

• Alternative route: Turn left at Shivai Nagar–Devdaya Nagar junction and proceed via Nilkanth Society and Birsamunda Chowk.

Parking Restrictions

• No parking on both sides of the road from Yeur Gate to Shivai Nagar Chowk.

• No parking from Payaladevi Temple to Birsamunda Chowk.

• No parking from the Lotus Society main gate to Ashapura–Navajivan Medical at Upvan.

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Performances at the festival
The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 will feature a strong lineup of cultural performances across multiple days. Renowned devotional vocalist Anand Bhate is scheduled to perform on February 6, setting a spiritual tone for the festival. On February 8, classical singer Pandit Ajay Pohankar and popular Bollywood playback singer Shaan will entertain audiences with their performances. The closing day, February 9, will see writer and performer Shailesh Lodha take the stage at the Vihang Stage. Lodha is widely known for his role as Taarak Mehta in the television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Other attractions to look forward to
Apart from live performances, visitors can explore a wide range of artistic displays at the festival. These include artworks, handicrafts, paintings, sculptures, and creative installations curated by both local and national artists. Interactive workshops and hands-on creative sessions will also be organised, offering art-based learning experiences suitable for children, adults, and senior citizens alike. Food lovers can look forward to an assortment of stalls serving traditional Maharashtrian dishes, popular street food, and other Indian delicacies, making the festival a wholesome cultural experience.