Mumbai Police on Friday issued traffic restrictions in Goregaon area of the city to facilitate works for the Coastal Road Project.
In a traffic notification, the police said that a key road near the Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon West has been closed to traffic for a month to facilitate pillar construction for the Coastal Road Project’s North Package B.
The temporary restriction came into effect following a notification issued on Friday, October 9, by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic – Western Suburbs) Ajit Borhade. The closure will remain in place until November 9, 2026.
The affected slip road connects Vasari Hill Junction towards MTNL Junction on Swami Vivekanand (SV) Road. Vehicles will not be allowed to use this stretch during the construction work.
52 pillars to be constructed
The traffic restrictions have been imposed to allow excavation and construction work for 52 pillars along a 1,500-metre stretch.
The broader project covers the stretch from Mind Space and MDP Creek Road, also known as Back Road, to Veer Savarkar Garden and Inorbit Mall Junction, extending towards the Veer Savarkar Flyover on SV Road.
The closure is intended to facilitate excavation work and ensure the safety of motorists and construction workers while reducing the risk of congestion.
Alternative routes for motorists
Mumbai Traffic Police have announced diversions for motorists travelling through Goregaon West.
Inorbit Mall Junction to Goregaon East: Traffic travelling from Inorbit Mall Junction via Vasari Hill Road towards Goregaon East will remain unaffected. Motorists can continue to use the Veer Savarkar Flyover as usual.
Inorbit Mall Junction to MTNL Junction and SV Road: Motorists heading towards MTNL Junction or SV Road must turn left at Vasari Hill Junction near Eaze-Zone Mall. They should then pass D. G. Khetan International School and use Sundar Nagar Road to reach their destinations.
Traffic police issue advisory
The notification has been issued under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Rule 59 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
Mumbai Traffic Police have urged motorists to follow directional signboards and instructions from personnel deployed in the area. Commuters have also been advised to use the designated alternative routes and plan their journeys in advance to minimise delays.
