Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Road Closures Announced In Malad East Area Due To Walkathon | Check Alternate Routes

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: In view of the upcoming ‘Malad Walkathon’, which is anticipated to attract around 5,000-6,000 participants, several traffic restrictions will be implemented on Sunday, November 29. Participants are expected to flock in large numbers across various categories, including a 3 km walk, 5 km walk, 10 km run, 3 km saree walk and a 3 km student walk. 

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Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Affected Routes

- The Western Express Highway to Rani Sati Marg via Malad (East) Railway Station will remain closed for regular traffic between 5 am and 8 am.

- Vehicular movement will also be restricted between Western Express Highway to Daftary Road.

- Only residents, emergency services and police vehicles will be permitted on this route when there are curbs put in place.

- The main area where the walkathon will take place, covering Sanjay Gandhi Maidan, Upper Govind Nagar, Sai Dham Mandir, Rani Sati Marg, Kedarmal Road, Daftary Road, Poddar Park, Nivetia Road, Haji Bapu Road, Chincholi Phatak, and returning to Upper Govind Nagar, will also remain closed during the event.

In view of "Malad Walkathon" been
organised on 30/11/2025 where an estimated 5000 to 6000 participants will be taking part in various categories, following traffic arrangements will be in place from 5.00 hrs to
8.00 hrs.#MTPTrafficUpdates pic.twitter.com/YbuS9XlVml

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) November 28, 2025

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Alternate Routes

People who are travelling towards Malad (East) Railway Station via the Western Express Highway have been advised to use the Datta Mandir Road as an alternative route. The traffic police have urged commuters to cooperate with officers managing traffic regulation and control on the day of the event.

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Mumbai Metro 2B Phase I Ready

In a separate development, the first phase of Metro Line 2B from Diamond Garden to Mandalay is set to be inaugurated soon. The work on the first phase has been completed.

The inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line 2B had been postponed earlier due to the pending CMRS certification. With the certificate now issued, preparations for the launch are expected to commence shortly.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is expected to preside over the inauguration. While official dates have not yet been announced, the event is likely to take place on December 4.