The bustling metropolis of Mumbai was brought to a standstill on Monday as VVIP movements in Bandra’s Kherwadi area led to widespread traffic congestion. The disruption, which began in the afternoon, caused significant delays for commuters across the city, particularly in the western suburbs. Key arterial roads, including the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli-Jogeshwari Link Road, Bandra Reclamation Flyover, SV Road, and the Vakola Flyover, were severely impacted.
Traffic crawled at a snail’s pace, and motorists expressed frustration with the traffic police’s management of the situation. The traffic congestion extended far beyond the immediate vicinity of the VVIP event. The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a major commercial hub, was also heavily affected, with traffic backing up for several kilometers. The Kherwadi Road, where the event took place, remained jammed for much of the evening, spilling over to adjacent roads and creating a domino effect of congestion. Commuters took to social media to vent their frustration, criticizing the traffic police for their perceived lack of preparedness and efficiency. Many felt that the situation could have been better managed with proper planning and coordination.
The incident has raised questions about the adequacy of Mumbai’s traffic management infrastructure and the ability of authorities to handle large-scale disruptions. While the traffic police claimed that the situation returned to normal by the evening, the disruption caused significant inconvenience to thousands of commuters. The incident has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Mumbai’s transportation system, which is often overwhelmed by the city’s growing population and increasing traffic volumes. The VVIP traffic chaos serves as a stark reminder of the need for more effective traffic management strategies and investment in infrastructure improvements to alleviate congestion and ensure the smooth flow of traffic in Mumbai.
