27 March,2026 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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In a bid to address persistent traffic congestion and enhance pedestrian safety, the Mumbai Traffic Police has declared a strict no-parking zone along the busy Vikhroli Station Road stretch, from Narayan Bodhe Chowk to Vikhroli Railway Station (East).
The decision comes following repeated complaints from local residents and commuters about severe traffic snarls caused by vehicles parked on both sides of the road. The stretch serves as a crucial access route for daily commuters, making it particularly vulnerable to congestion during peak hours.
According to officials from the Vikhroli Traffic Division, the continuous parking along the road has significantly reduced carriageway space, leading to bottlenecks and delays. Citizens have raised concerns over the inconvenience caused, especially to senior citizens and pedestrians who struggle to navigate the encroached pathways.
Authorities also highlighted that illegal parking poses a serious risk during emergencies. Blocked roads can hinder the swift movement of essential services such as ambulances and fire brigade vehicles, potentially endangering lives in critical situations.
The no-parking directive has been issued by Dr. Priyanka Narnavre, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Mumbai, under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, along with relevant government notifications.
As per the order, parking of all types of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road between Narayan Bodhe Chowk and Vikhroli Railway Station (East). However, emergency vehicles, including ambulances, police vehicles, and fire brigade services, are exempted from the restriction.
The order will come into effect from March 27, 2026, and will be enforced by the traffic police to ensure smoother vehicular movement and safer commuting conditions.
Officials have urged motorists to comply with the new regulation and avoid parking along the designated stretch to prevent penalties and contribute to easing congestion in the area.
Earlier, to reduce traffic snarls and prevent accidents on a narrow stretch in Dahisar, the Mumbai Traffic Police (West Region) has introduced temporary odd-even parking restrictions for the next three months.
The order applies to the north-south road between Swagat Cooperative Housing Society and the main entrance gate of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown in Dahisar.
The road is narrow with residential buildings on both sides and sees two-way traffic. Heavy vehicles regularly enter and exit the FCI office and godown for grain transport, putting extra pressure on the route. Parking of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on both sides often causes bottlenecks, raising the risk of mishaps.
