PM Modi to launch 3 warships in Mumbai today; check traffic advisory and avoid key routes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Wednesday for several events. These include inaugurating an ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar. Ahead of his visit, the police announced major traffic diversions to ensure smooth flow and prevent congestion.

PM Modi’s visit to Kharghar’s Sector 23 area will see many dignitaries in attendance. To ensure safety and reduce traffic jams, police issued an advisory with vehicle entry restrictions and route diversions. Several roads in Kharghar will remain closed, while specific areas have been marked as ‘no parking’ zones.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Tirupati Kakade said, “On January 15, some roads in Kharghar will close to vehicles, and certain areas will be designated as ‘No Parking.’ Citizens should use alternative routes.”

VIP vehicles, police, emergency services, and event dignitaries will have exclusive access to some areas. These include the roads from Ove Gaon Police Chowki to J Kumar Circle, Gurudwara Chowk to J Kumar Circle via BD Somani School, and the stretch between gates 1 and 2 of the ISKCON temple. Emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire brigades will remain exempt.

Traffic Diversions

Police have shared alternative routes for commuters to minimize disruptions:

• Travelers from Prashant Corner to Ove Gaon Police Chowki or Ove Gaon Chowk to J Kumar Circle should turn right near Prashant Corner.
• Those heading from Shilp Chowk to J Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki can turn right or left at Green Heritage Chowk.
• Commuters from Gramvikas Bhavan via Green Heritage Chowk can turn left towards J Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki via BD Somani School.
• Travelers from Central Park Metro Station to J Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki should turn right at Gramvikas Bhavan.
• Vehicles from Ove Gaon Chowk to Gurudwara and J Kumar Circle can proceed via Gurudwara to Gramvikas Bhavan and turn left.
• Those traveling from Gramvikas Bhavan to Gurudwara and J Kumar Circle can turn right at Ove Gaon Chowk.
• Commuters from Vinayak Sheth Chowk to BD Somani School and J Kumar Circle should turn right at Somani School.

No Parking Zones

To manage traffic, police have designated several ‘no parking’ areas:

• Hiranandani Bridge Junction to Utsav Chowk, to Gramvikas Bhavan, to Gurudwara, to Ove Gaon Chowk, and Ove Gaon Police Chowki.
• Ove Gaon Police Chowki to Ove Cricket Ground (Helipad), Corporate Central Park, Sector 29, event venue, Bhagwati Green Cut, and ISKCON Temple Gate 1.
• Gramvikas Bhavan to Green Heritage and Central Park Metro Station.
• Both lanes from J Kumar Circle to Green Heritage.

PM Modi’s Other Events

Apart from inaugurating the ISKCON temple, PM Modi will dedicate three naval combatants – INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer – at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. He will also meet BJP-led Mahayuti government MLAs to discuss party organization, decisions, and upcoming local body elections.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the PM’s support in ensuring the government’s success over the past two and a half years.