Residents and motorists in Mira Bhayandar will face temporary traffic restrictions on the National Highway (NH) 48 service road from October 31 to November 8, as the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) introduces one-way routes and diversions to ease congestion. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline vehicular movement and enhance commuter safety in the rapidly urbanising suburb.
According to the civic authorities, the service road stretch connecting Penkarpada, Amar Palace, Lodha Complex, Pandurang Wadi, and Mira Gavthan has been designated a one-way route. The temporary traffic regulation will remain effective for nine days, during which alternative routes will be operational to facilitate smoother flow of vehicles toward Mumbai city. Officials said the decision follows an increase in traffic volume along the NH48 service road, which serves as a critical link between Mira Road and Dahisar. With growing construction activity and rising commuter density, the road has seen frequent bottlenecks during peak hours, leading to long delays and safety hazards for pedestrians and motorists alike.
Under the revised traffic plan, vehicles travelling from Mira Road via Srishti toward Mumbai will not be permitted to access the service road through Bhakti Vedanta Hospital or Penkarpada. Instead, commuters will be rerouted through Delta Garden Building and Mira Gavthan, where they can take a turn at the Amar Palace bridge before rejoining the Mumbai-bound lane. Similarly, vehicles approaching from Bhoir CNG Pump or Pandurang Wadi will have to use the alternate service lane to avoid road closures. Authorities clarified that vehicles approaching from behind the Dahisar Check Naka Police Post on Penkarpada Road will also face a right-turn restriction toward Mumbai. These vehicles will be redirected to turn left on the service road and then U-turn at the Amar Palace underpass to resume their journey toward the city.
An official from MBMC’s traffic management cell stated that the restrictions were implemented after careful assessment of vehicular density and road safety parameters. “These diversions are necessary to prevent gridlock and ensure smoother transit during high-traffic hours. The plan has been designed to minimise inconvenience to local residents while maintaining a steady traffic flow,” the official explained. While commuters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly, the MBMC is also deploying additional personnel to manage traffic and ensure compliance with the new regulations. Public advisories and signages have been placed at key junctions to guide motorists through the temporary diversions.
Urban planners have welcomed the move as a short-term relief measure but emphasised the need for long-term road redesign and improved traffic discipline. Experts suggest integrating smart traffic systems, signal synchronisation, and non-motorised transport corridors to build resilience against growing vehicular pressure in suburban corridors such as Mira Bhayandar. As the nine-day restriction takes effect, MBMC’s experiment with managed road circulation will be closely observed. The results are expected to inform future urban mobility policies aimed at creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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