Traffic movement was affected at Juhu Circle in Andheri (West), Mumbai, on Thursday after a crane used for Mumbai Metro work broke down. Pics/Satej Shinde
Updated On: 2026-08-13 04:19 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
Motorists have been advised to avoid the route towards Juhu Circle from the DN Nagar side until the obstruction is cleared
The Mumbai Traffic Police, in a post on X, said, "Avoid the route towards Juhu Circle (D.N. Nagar) due to crane breakdown
The Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen's Association (LOCA) also reported a major traffic jam in the area since morning following the crane breakdown
LOCA said parts of the crane that were obstructing traffic had been moved, allowing one lane at Juhu Circle to be cleared
The residents' association said it was following up with officials of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) regarding the situation
It added that the remaining portion of the road was expected to be cleared by the end of the day once the crane was repaired and removed
LOCA said its volunteers were monitoring the situation and coordinating with the authorities to provide updates on traffic movement