Mumbai Traffic Police has announced comprehensive traffic management measures across the city ahead of the Ganeshotsav festival, which will be celebrated from August 27 to September 6, 2025. The directive includes multiple road closures, no-parking zones, and diversions across South, Central, and Western suburbs to ensure smooth vehicular movement and reduce congestion during peak festival days.
During Ganeshotsav, Mumbai witnesses a significant inflow of devotees from neighbouring districts alongside city residents travelling to coastal regions and hometowns, which typically leads to severe traffic bottlenecks. To mitigate this, the police department has outlined specific routes for North–South and South–North traffic, directing vehicles to use Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road and Eastern Freeway corridors, depending on their origin and destination. In Colaba, key roads including Nathalal Parekh Marg, Captain Prakash Pethe Marg, and Rambhau Salgaonkar Marg will face closures, with alternate routes clearly designated. Parking restrictions will be enforced from 11 AM to 6 AM the following day, particularly around the temple precinct and adjoining commercial areas, to facilitate processions and ensure pedestrian safety. Residents and emergency vehicles remain exempt from certain restrictions.
Marine Drive, Azad Maidan, Kalbadevi, Pydhonie, and D. B. Marg divisions will implement one-way systems, road closures, and no-parking zones at strategic locations. Heavy congestion is anticipated in Girgaon, Thakurdwar, Metro Junction, and Lalbaug, prompting authorities to advise commuters to avoid non-essential travel in these areas. In the Western suburbs, key roads near Juhu, Santacruz, Andheri, and Borivali will observe temporary closures, one-way regulations, and no-parking rules during immersion days. Eastern suburbs, including Chembur, Chunabhatti, Trombay, and Mulund, will also witness diversions, road closures, and restrictions on goods vehicle movement during peak hours.
The police have issued special restrictions for heavy vehicles and private buses. In South Mumbai, entry is prohibited from 7 AM to midnight on immersion days. In other city areas, restrictions apply during morning and evening peak hours, extending until midnight during festival days. Essential service vehicles such as ambulances, milk tankers, water supply vehicles, and government transport are exempt. Authorities urge commuters to use designated private parking facilities for buses and heavy vehicles, avoid congested areas, and follow alternative routes where necessary. The coordinated traffic plan aims to ensure the safety of devotees while maintaining urban mobility, emphasising sustainable crowd and vehicle management during one of Mumbai’s most vibrant cultural celebrations.
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