04 September,2026 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vehicular movement on both sides of G.M. Bhosle Marg, from Worli Naka to Kurne Chowk, will be restricted from 12 noon on September 5. Representational Pic/File
The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Worli ahead of the Parivartan Dahi Handi Utsav 2026, scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 5.
The measures have been introduced to manage traffic and ensure the safety of people as large crowds and Govinda groups are expected to gather at Jambori Maidan.
According to the traffic notification issued by Dr Dipali Dhate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (H.Q. & Central Traffic), vehicular movement on both sides of G.M. Bhosle Marg, from Worli Naka to Kurne Chowk, will be restricted from 12 noon on September 5.
General vehicular entry along the affected stretch will not be allowed during the restrictions.
Police, fire brigade vehicles, ambulances and authorised government vehicles will be exempted from the restrictions.
The Mumbai Traffic Police have advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid the restricted stretch.
Northbound traffic: Vehicles travelling north from Worli Naka should take Dr Annie Besant Marg towards Podar Junction and Glaxo Junction. From Glaxo Junction, motorists should turn right onto Pandurang Budhkar Marg and proceed towards Kurne Chowk before continuing to their destinations.
Southbound traffic: Vehicles travelling south from Kurne Chowk should take Pandurang Budhkar Marg towards Glaxo Junction. They should then turn left onto Dr Annie Besant Marg, pass through Podar Junction and continue towards Worli Naka.
The temporary traffic restrictions will remain in force for as long as required during the Dahi Handi celebrations, according to the notification.
The traffic police have advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use the designated alternative routes to avoid delays.
Earlier, the Mumbai Police also announced temporary traffic restrictions in Bandra ahead of Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations scheduled on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
The restrictions will be in force from 5 pm to 11 pm to manage the expected crowds and ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
According to a traffic notification issued by Dr Dipali Dhate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (H.Q. & Central), Traffic, a stage will be set up on Jarimari Road under the Bandra Traffic Division for the Dahi Handi programme.
With large crowds expected in the area, vehicular movement will be restricted along the affected stretch. The traffic arrangements have been introduced under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
