• Source:JND

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Mumbai will see temporary traffic restrictions in the western suburbs due to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The Mumbai Traffic Police has announced that parts of Veera Desai Road in Andheri West will remain closed to general traffic for three days to ensure smooth conduct of the polls and maintain public safety.

According to the traffic police, vehicles not involved in election-related duties will not be allowed on both carriageways of Veera Desai Road. The restriction will apply to the stretch between JP Road Junction and Mogra Nala, near JP Road, Azad Nagar, close to the Metro Station in Andheri West. The affected area falls under Ward numbers 59 to 71 of the K/West Division.

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The decision has been taken in view of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation General Elections 2025–2026. Officials said the move is necessary for proper traffic regulation and safety during the election process.

“In connection with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation General Elections 2025–2026 and in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the election process, it has been decided, from the point of view of traffic safety and proper traffic regulation, to temporarily close the movement of vehicles other than those engaged in election-related duties within the jurisdiction of the Oshiwara Traffic Division, from 14/01/2026 to 16/01/2026, on both carriageways of Veera Desai Road, from J.P. Road Junction up to Mogra Nala, near J.P. Road, Azad Nagar, close to the Metro Station, Andheri (West), Mumbai, falling under Ward Nos. 59 to 71, K/West Division. The traffic of vehicles other than those engaged in election-related work shall remain temporarily closed,” the press release said.

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Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Duration of restrictions

  • From 7:00 AM on January 14, 2026

  • Till 10:00 PM on January 16, 2026

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: No-entry Details

  • Veera Desai Road from J.P. Road Junction to Mogra Nala

  • Veera Desai Road from Mogra Nala to J.P. Road Junction
    Entry of all vehicles, except those on election duty, will remain prohibited.

Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Alternative routes

  • Vehicles coming via the southbound carriageway of Veera Desai Road should turn right or left at Courtyard Junction and continue via Chitrakut Junction – New Link Road.

  • Vehicles approaching through the westbound carriageway of J.P. Road should take a right turn and proceed via New Link Road.

The Mumbai Traffic Police has urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes, and cooperate with authorities to avoid inconvenience during the restriction period.


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