Maharashtra Day 2025: Traffic diversions, road closures, no-parking zones in Mumbai on THIS day | Check key routes to avoid
Maharashtra Day: Celebrated on May 1 every year, Maharashtra Day or Maharashtra Din marks the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. This year’s celebrations will feature a grand parade at Shivaji Park, Dadar. In preparation, Mumbai Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory, listing road closures, diversions, and no-parking zones.
Traffic Advisory for May 1
Traffic restrictions will be enforced from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM on May 1 in the Shivaji Park area. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and avoid this zone to prevent delays.
Road Closures in Mumbai on May 1
- Keluskar Road South and North: Completely closed for general vehicles. Only vehicles with valid invites will be allowed access.
- SK Bole Road: From Siddhivinayak Junction to Portuguese Church Junction, traffic will be allowed only one-way.
- Swatantraveer Savarkar Road: No entry from Siddhivinayak Junction to Yes Bank Junction.
- Western Suburbs Traffic: Vehicles heading toward the western suburbs will be rerouted via SK Bole Road, Portuguese Church, Gokhale Road, LJ Road, and Raja Bade Chowk.
- South Mumbai Bound Traffic: Vehicles must take Pandurang Naik Road, Raja Bade Chowk, LJ Road, and Gokhale Road.
Listed No-Parking Zones
- Keluskar Road (South & North)
- Pandurang Naik Road
- NC Kelkar Road (from Gadkari Chowk to Kotwal Garden)
- Citizens without a car pass are urged to park at designated Kohinoor Parking Lots near Plaza Cinema on JK Sawant Road, Dadar (West).
Advisory for Commuters
Public transport services like trains and buses will run as scheduled but might face slight delays. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes and follow instructions from the traffic authorities. For live updates, follow Mumbai Traffic Police’s official channels.
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