Mumbai Police have issued a traffic advisory for the MNS Padwa Melava 2026 at Shivaji Park, Dadar West, on March 19. No parking will be allowed on seven key roads, and commuters are advised to use public transport and follow police instructions
The police have advised commuters to plan their travel in advance, use public transport wherever possible. FILE PIC
In view of the large ‘Padwa Melava’ organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at Shivaji Park, Dadar West, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory to prevent congestion on key routes across the city.
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Dipali Dhate, will remain in force from 1 pm to midnight.
No parking zones
The following roads will have a complete ban on parking:
SVS Road (from Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction to Yes Bank Junction)
Keluskar Road (North & South), Dadar
MB Raut Marg
Pandurang Naik Marg (Road No 5)
Dadasaheb Rege Marg
Lt Dilip Gupte Marg (Shivaji Park Gate No 4 to Shitaladevi Temple Junction)
NC Kelkar Marg (Gadkari Chowk to Hanuman Temple Junction)
Traffic diversions and alternate routes
Vehicular traffic on the above stretches will be regulated and diverted:
SVS Road traffic will be diverted via SK Bole Road – Agar Bazar – Portuguese Church – Gokhale Road – LJ Road
Raja Badhe Chowk to Keluskar Road (North) via LJ Road – Gokhale Road – Steelman Junction
Lt Dilip Gupte Marg (south-bound) via Raja Badhe Junction – LJ Road
Gadkari Chowk to Keluskar Road via MB Raut Marg
Parking instructions for participants
Organisers and attendees have been directed to use designated drop-off and parking points:
Western and northern suburbs (via Western Express Highway): Drop passengers on Senapati Bapat Road (Matunga Railway Station to Ruparel College stretch). Parking at Reti Bandar (Mahim), Indiabulls Finance Centre PPL Parking, Kamgar Maidan, Senapati Bapat Road and Kohinoor PPL Parking (Shivaji Park) for light vehicles
Eastern suburbs (Thane/Navi Mumbai via Eastern Express Highway): Drop at Dadar TT Circle and park at Five Gardens (Matunga) and RAK 4 Road
South Mumbai and city areas: Drop at Ravindranath Natya Mandir (Veer Savarkar Road) or Dadar TT Circle (BA Road) and proceed to Indiabulls PPL Parking, Aappasaheb Marathe Marg, Five Gardens or RAK 4 Road
Designated parking spots
Senapati Bapat Marg, Kamgar Maidan, Indiabulls Finance Centre (Elphinstone), Kohinoor PPL Parking (Shivaji Park), Aappasaheb Marathe Marg, Five Gardens (Matunga), Reti Bandar (Mahim) and RAK 4 Road.
The police have advised commuters to plan their travel in advance, use public transport wherever possible, and follow instructions of traffic police personnel on duty. Police have appealed to MNS supporters and the public to cooperate for the smooth conduct of the event.
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