Thane Traffic Alert: Ghodbunder Commuters To Face Congestion As Gaimukh Road Repair Work Begins April 26; Check Out Alternative Routes

Thane: Thanekars have been dealing with traffic jams, and those driving on Ghodbunder Road will have to face tougher days ahead. The Public Works Department has commenced repair activities on the Gaimukh Ghat road, linking Thane to Ghodbunder Road. Consequently, one lane will be shut from April 26 to 29. Moreover, alterations in traffic trends will result in congestion in Thane.

Access for large vehicles traveling to Ghodbunder Road from Thane has been limited at the Y junction. As an alternative route, vehicles will arrive at their destinations from Y Junction through Kharegaon, Mankoli, and Anjurphata.

Thane: Traffic movement between Thane & Fountain hotel on #Ghodbunder road affected since early morning after truck loaded with 50T ash developed snag while climbing #Gaimukh ghat; police removed affected vehicle from carriageway using 2 cranes; traffic likely to be restored soon pic.twitter.com/Q2R9BoFigg

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Additionally, the degree of urbanization in the Ghodbunder region has notably increased in the past few years. Additionally, the ongoing metro construction along this route is leading to daily traffic delays for motorists. In the meantime, traffic modifications have been made in anticipation of the monsoon for the Gaimukh Ghat road construction.

friend shared this clip of ghodbunder road Thane. Claims it was a nightmare even 30 years ago, any idea why? pic.twitter.com/SjAtNQzeHd

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The number of different kinds of vehicles moving from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and other states on Ghodbunder Road, which is under the authority of Thane Municipal Corporation, is consistently rising.

Alternate Routes

Vehicles heading to Ghodbunder Road from Mumbra and Kalwa cannot access the Kharegaon Toll Plaza. As another option, travelers heading to Ghodbunder from Mumbra or Kalwa will take the route through Kharegaon Toll Plaza, Mankoli, and Anjurphata. Vehicles coming from Gujarat via Ghodbunder will be barred from entering Chinchoti Naka and can reach their destinations through Kaman, Anjurphata, Mankoli, and Bhiwandi.

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