The police said that for smooth conduct of elections, Veera Desai Road from J.P. Road Junction to Mogra Nala in Andheri will be closed to vehicles not engaged in election work from January 14, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 10 pm
Ahead of the BMC Election 2026 scheduled on January 15, Mumbai Police on Monday issued a list of traffic restrictions in western suburbs of the city and shared details of alternate routes.In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police said that in Borivali East, Appasaheb Sidhaye Marg from near Shrikrishna Nagar Bridge to Abhinav Nagar Gate No. 5 will have a ‘No Parking’ zone from January 13, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 12 midnight.
On January 16, entry will be restricted to vehicles engaged in election duties only.Motorists can use Abhinav Nagar Roads 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as alternative routes.
The police said that for smooth conduct of elections, Veera Desai Road from J.P. Road Junction to Mogra Nala will be closed to vehicles not engaged in election work from January 14, 2026, 7 am, to January 16, 2026, 10 pm.Alternative routes include Courtyard Junction, Chitrakoot Junction, and New Link Road.
According to the police, in Dahisar (West), traffic will be temporarily closed near the Rustomjee Cambridge International School and Jaywant Sawant Marg during distribution of EVMs on January 14, polling day on January 15, and vote counting on January 16. Alternative routes: Borivali to Dahisar: via Rokadiya Lane through Gokul Hotel Junction Dahisar to Borivali: via Deepa Hotel Junction along the riverbank road These restrictions aim to ensure smooth election operations and maintain safety,” the police said.
Mumbai Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions on the northbound carriageway of C.D. Barfiwala Road, between Tipu Sultan Junction and Gulmohar Junction, in the Western Suburbs. The closure is due to ongoing work installing flyover pillars, which involves heavy machinery and excavation.Motorists are advised to follow the alternative route: turn left at Tipu Sultan Junction, proceed via Juhu Lane, Juned Nagar, and Gulmohar Junction, before continuing towards J.V.P.D. The restrictions will remain in place until the flyover pillar work is completed.
The bridge over Mogra Nala on Veera Desai Road, near Dhake Colony, Oshiwara, has been declared unsafe and will be demolished and rebuilt. The stretch from Gopinath Munde Garden to Garden Court will be fully closed. Alternative routes for southbound vehicles include: via Courtyard Junction, Chitrakoot Junction, and New Link Road.Vehicles approaching via J.P. Road should also use New Link Road.The police said that the traffic restrictions will remain until the reconstruction is complete.
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