- Heavy vehicles restricted on JVLR during Ganesh Visarjan.
- Specific dates and timings for immersion traffic restrictions.
- Alternate routes, no-parking zones for smooth traffic flow.
Mumbai Traffic Advisory: To ease traffic congestion during the Ganesh idol immersion ceremonies, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a notification restricting the movement of heavy vehicles on the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR).
The notification, issued by the Eastern Suburban Traffic Division, prohibits heavy vehicles from entering both the northbound and southbound carriageways of the JVLR on key immersion days.
Restriction Dates And Timings On JVLR
The traffic police have specified the exact dates and times during which heavy vehicles will not be allowed to operate on the JVLR:
- Fifth Day of Visarjan: From 4:00 PM on September 18 until 5:00 AM on September 19.
- Gauri Ganpati Visarjan: From 4:00 PM on September 19 until 5:00 AM on September 20.
- Seventh Day of Visarjan: Movement remains restricted on September 20.
- Anant Chaturdashi: From 10:00 AM on September 25 until 12:00 PM on September 26.
Alternate Routes
Heavy vehicles approaching JVLR from the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) must continue along the EEH. Similarly, vehicles coming from the Western Express Highway (WEH) must continue along the WEH.
"We have imposed restrictions to ensure swift flow of traffic during the Ganpati Idol Immersion day," The Indian Express quoted a traffic police official as saying.
No-Parking Zones And Emergency Exemptions
The Saki Naka Traffic Division has declared a 'No Parking' zone for all types of vehicles on both carriageways between the L&T Flyover and the IIT Market Gate. These restrictions will remain in force on September 18, 19, and 25 until all immersion proceedings conclude.
Officials emphasised that these precautions are necessary to prevent congestion and ensure uninterrupted movement of emergency services, including ambulances and fire engines, during the immersion process.
"Essential services are exempted from the restrictions," the official added.
