Mumbai Traffic Advisory: In preparation for the inauguration of the ISKCON Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15, 2025, the Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have implemented a series of traffic restrictions in Kharghar. These measures aim to ensure smooth traffic flow and manage the expected large crowd at the event.

The inauguration ceremony is set to take place at 5 PM in Sector 23 and officials anticipate a significant turnout, including dignitaries, ministers from both the Central and State governments and a large gathering of political leaders and members of the public.

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To facilitate the movement of attendees and to reduce congestion, several traffic control measures will be enforced starting at 6 AM on January 15, 2025. These include vehicle entry bans, partial route diversions and designated no-parking zones in the vicinity of the temple.

Mumbai Traffic Advisory Jan 15: Key Restrictions

Entry Ban: A notification will prohibit vehicles from entering the area from Ove Gaon Police Station to J Kumar Circle and Green Heritage on both sides of the road. Only VIP vehicles, police vehicles, emergency services, government vehicles and those attending the event will be allowed entry.

Alternate Routes:

Vehicles coming from Prashant Corner towards Ove Gaon Police Station and intending to reach J Kumar Circle must turn left at Ove Gaon Chowk.

Those travelling from Ove Gaon Chowk to J Kumar Circle should turn right at Prashant Corner.

Vehicles from Shilp Chowk aiming for J Kumar Circle must reach Green Heritage Chowk and then turn accordingly.

Traffic coming from Gram Vikas Bhavan intending to turn left at Green Heritage Chowk should continue straight to BD Somani School.

Commuters from Central Park Metro Station heading to Ove Gaon Police Station should turn right and proceed accordingly.

Further Restrictions:

Another entry ban will be in effect from Gurudwara Chowk to J Kumar Circle and BD Somani School. This ban will also apply to both sides of the road, with the same exemptions for VIP and emergency vehicles.

Alternate Routes:

Vehicles travelling from Ove Gaon Chowk to Gurudwara will need to go straight to Gram Vikas Bhavan Chowk and turn left.

Traffic from Gram Vikas Bhavan to Gurudwara must turn right at Ove Gaon Chowk.

Vehicles coming from Vinayak Sheth Chowk to BD Somani School should turn right at BD Somani School Chowk.

Specific Entry Ban:

A ban will also be enforced between ISKCON Temple Gate No. 01 and Gate No. 02, with exemptions for VIP, police, government, and emergency service vehicles.

Alternate Routes:

Vehicles from Bhagwati Green Building intending to reach Gram Vikas Bhavan via the ISKCON Temple must turn right at Delta Central and again at Bhagwati Green to proceed to Green Heritage Circle.

No Parking Zones

In addition to the entry bans, specific areas will be designated as no-parking zones. Notifications will be issued for both sides of the following roads:

From Hiranandani Bridge Junction to Utsav Chowk, continuing to Gram Vikas Bhavan, Gurudwara and Ove Gaon Chowk.

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From Ove Gaon Police Station to Ove Cricket Ground (Helipad), Corporate Central Park, Sector-29 and ISKCON Gate No. 01.

From Gram Vikas Bhavan to Green Heritage and Central Park Metro Station.

From J Kumar Circle to Green Heritage.

These restrictions will not apply to vehicles transporting essential goods, police, fire brigade, ambulances, government vehicles, and other emergency services.

The traffic control measures will be enforced from 6:00 AM on January 15 until the conclusion of the event. Commuters and visitors are strongly advised to plan their travel routes ahead of time to avoid delays and inconvenience.