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In view of the large ‘Padwa Melava’ organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at Shivaji Park, Dadar West, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory to prevent congestion on key routes across the city.

The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Dipali Dhate, will remain in force from 1 pm to midnight.

No parking zones

The following roads will have a complete ban on parking:

SVS Road (from Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction to Yes Bank Junction)

Keluskar Road (North & South), Dadar

MB Raut Marg

Pandurang Naik Marg (Road No 5)

Dadasaheb Rege Marg

Lt Dilip Gupte Marg (Shivaji Park Gate No 4 to Shitaladevi Temple Junction)

NC Kelkar Marg (Gadkari Chowk to Hanuman Temple Junction)

Traffic diversions and alternate routes

Vehicular traffic on the above stretches will be regulated and diverted:

SVS Road traffic will be diverted via SK Bole Road – Agar Bazar – Portuguese Church – Gokhale Road – LJ Road

Raja Badhe Chowk to Keluskar Road (North) via LJ Road – Gokhale Road – Steelman Junction

Lt Dilip Gupte Marg (south-bound) via Raja Badhe Junction – LJ Road

Gadkari Chowk to Keluskar Road via MB Raut Marg

Parking instructions for participants

Organisers and attendees have been directed to use designated drop-off and parking points:

Western and northern suburbs (via Western Express Highway): Drop passengers on Senapati Bapat Road (Matunga Railway Station to Ruparel College stretch). Parking at Reti Bandar (Mahim), Indiabulls Finance Centre PPL Parking, Kamgar Maidan, Senapati Bapat Road and Kohinoor PPL Parking (Shivaji Park) for light vehicles

Eastern suburbs (Thane/Navi Mumbai via Eastern Express Highway): Drop at Dadar TT Circle and park at Five Gardens (Matunga) and RAK 4 Road

South Mumbai and city areas: Drop at Ravindranath Natya Mandir (Veer Savarkar Road) or Dadar TT Circle (BA Road) and proceed to Indiabulls PPL Parking, Aappasaheb Marathe Marg, Five Gardens or RAK 4 Road

Designated parking spots

Senapati Bapat Marg, Kamgar Maidan, Indiabulls Finance Centre (Elphinstone), Kohinoor PPL Parking (Shivaji Park), Aappasaheb Marathe Marg, Five Gardens (Matunga), Reti Bandar (Mahim) and RAK 4 Road.

The police have advised commuters to plan their travel in advance, use public transport wherever possible, and follow instructions of traffic police personnel on duty. Police have appealed to MNS supporters and the public to cooperate for the smooth conduct of the event.