Mumbai Metro Line-3 work: Key roads previously closed to reopen from March 24

The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced the reopening of key roads that were previously closed for the construction of Metro Line3 AareyCuffe Parade from March 24 These roads will be fully accessible to vehicular traffic restoring normal movement across the previously affected areasDeputy Commissioner of Police South Traffic Pradnya Jedge issued the notification under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 cancelling all the previous temporary traffic restrictions imposed since 2017Roads reopened for regular trafficDN RoadPreviously the southbound traffic from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT to Hutatma Chowk was closed and the northbound traffic was also restrictedNow both the southbound and northbound lanes will be open for regular traffic from Hutatma Chowk to CSMTMaharshi Dadichi MargEarlier vehicles from Phirozshah Mehta Marg were restricted from proceeding towards Maharshi Dadichi Marg for MG RoadNow this road will function as a oneway route from its junction with DN Road towards MG Road Chafekar Bandhu ChowkAK Nayak MargPreviously it was a twoway road towards Charanjit Rai MargNow it will operate as a oneway road from its junction with Maharshi Dadichi Marg towards Charanjit Rai MargPurushottam Das Thakurdas Marg Formerly oneway towards AK Nayak MargIt will now function as a oneway road for regular traffic towards DN Road northbound from AK Nayak MargMahatma Gandhi MargInitially converted into a twoway road from Chaphekar Bandhu Chowk to Hutatma Chowk and viceversaTraffic moving from CTO Junction will take a right at Chaphekar Bandhu Chowk follow a oneway route to Hutatma Junction and then left towards DN Road northbound to CSMT Junction from March 24This reopening is expected to ease congestion and improve connectivity in South Mumbai benefitting commuters travelling towards CSMT Hutatma Chowk MG Road and other key locations the office of the deputy police commissioner for traffic stated in a press releaseMumbai Traffic Police impose temporary parking restrictions on St Andrews Road in BandraIn a bid to tackle persistent traffic congestion and safety concerns the Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a temporary noparking restriction on both sides of St Andrews Road in Bandra The restriction which comes into effect from Sunday will remain in force until June 22 It aims to streamline traffic flow and ensure the safety of pedestrians especially school students and local residentsFollowing temporary traffic arrangement will remain in force from 0001 hrs dated 23032025 to 22062025 for 2400 hrs Samadhan Pawar Deputy Commissioner of Police HQ amp Central Traffic Mumbai saidThe decision follows a comprehensive review by the Bandra Traffic Division which found that parking on both sides of the 15meterwide oneway roadmdashstretching from Peri Cross Road to AOne Bakery Junctionmdashwas a major cause of obstruction and delays Deputy Commissioner of Police HQ amp Central Samadhan Pawar exercising powers under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 issued the directive under a government notificationThe ongoing traffic congestion and safety concerns associated with vehicle parking on both sides of St Andrews Road which is 15 meters wide and designated as a oneway thoroughfare travelling from north to south the Bandra Traffic Division has conducted a thorough review of the situation To alleviate the inconvenience faced by local residents drivers and school students and to ensure the smooth and speedy movement of traffic we have concluded that it is essential to temporarily impose restrictions on vehicle parking along St Andrews Road Pawar saidAs per the order parking will be strictly prohibited for all types of vehicles along the designated stretch for 24 hours a day throughout the enforcement period The primary objective of this measure is to prevent traffic congestion reduce safety hazards and improve road conditions for residents commuters and students Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to the new regulations to avoid fines and ensure smoother traffic movement The Mumbai Traffic Police will deploy personnel to monitor compliance and enforce the rule effectivelyLocal residents and daily commuters are advised to use alternative parking arrangements during this period For further updates motorists can check official Mumbai Traffic Police notifications