22 August,2026 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Police have appealed to motorists and residents to cooperate with the traffic arrangements. Representational Pic/File
The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Jogeshwari West on Wednesday, August 26, to manage traffic during the annual Eid-e-Milad procession.
According to the traffic notification, the restrictions will remain in place for 12 hours, from noon to midnight, along S.V. Road and nearby roads. The measures have been introduced to manage the expected crowds and ensure public safety during the procession.
The traffic order was issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic - Western Suburbs) Ajit Borhade.
The following roads and stretches will be closed to vehicles between 12pm and midnight:
- S.V. Road: From Oshiwara Nala to Amboli Naka (Ceasar Road).
- Relief Road: From Anand Nagar Junction to A-1 Darbar Hotel Junction.
- Thackeray Bridge Road: From JVLR Junction to S.V. Road.
- Captain Sawant Marg: From Gundecha Junction to S.V. Road.
Motorists using these roads have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and use the alternative routes announced by the traffic police.
- Motorists travelling south on S.V. Road from Goregaon West towards A-1 Darbar Hotel Junction will be diverted at Mrinaltai Gore Flyover Junction. Vehicles will have to turn left and use the Western Express Highway.
- Vehicles moving north on S.V. Road from Andheri West towards Behrambaug will have to turn left at either Ceasar Road Junction or J.P. Road Junction and continue through Link Road.
- Traffic coming from Oshiwara Link Road towards Relief Road will have to turn right at Kajupada Junction and travel through Behrambaug and Shastrinagar Road.
- Vehicles approaching S.V. Road from JVLR Junction will be diverted directly towards the Western Express Highway.
- Motorists travelling on Captain Sawant Marg have been advised to continue towards D.N. Nagar Metro Station or turn right at Gundecha Junction to join Link Road.
Emergency services will not be affected by the restrictions. Ambulances, fire brigade vehicles and police vehicles will be allowed to pass through the restricted areas.
The Mumbai Police have appealed to motorists and residents to cooperate with the traffic arrangements and allow extra travel time while the procession is under way.
Motorists travelling through Jogeshwari, Andheri West, Goregaon West and nearby areas on Wednesday afternoon and evening are advised to check their routes before leaving and follow traffic police instructions.
