Maharashtra Day 2025: Mumbai Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Parade On May 1 At Shivaji Park; Check Routes

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Maharashtra Day Parade scheduled to be held on May 1 at Shivaji Park, Dadar. Several traffic regulations and road closures will be in effect from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM to ensure smooth proceedings and public safety during the event.

An X post shared by the Mumbai police on April 26 provided details about traffic diversions, parking zones, designated parking, and public instructions.

Road Closures and Diversions:

Keluskar Road South and North will be closed to all vehicles except invitees. S.K. Bole Road will operate as a one-way route from Siddhivinayak Junction to Portuguese Church Junction, while entry on Swatantraveer Savarkar Road between Siddhivinayak and Yes Bank Junction will be restricted.

The vehicles heading toward the Western Suburbs must divert via Siddhivinayak Junction, S.K. Bole Road, Portuguese Church, Gokhale Road, L.J. Road, and Raja Bade Chowk. Meanwhile, vehicles bound for South Mumbai from Yes Bank Junction should take Pandurang Naik Road, Raja Bade Chowk, L.J. Road, and Gokhale Road.

No Parking Zones:

Keluskar Road (South & North)

Pandurang Naik Road

N.C. Kelkar Road (from Gadkari Chowk to Kotwal Garden)

Designated Parking (Police/BMC/PWD):

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Smarak Hall

Vanita Samaj Hall

Mahatma Gandhi Swimming Pool

Kohinoor PPL, N.C. Kelkar Road, Dadar (W)

Routes for Invitees:

From South/Central Mumbai: Via Tilak Flyover, Kotwal Garden, N.C. Kelkar Road, Meenatai Thackeray Statue, Keluskar South Road, Gate No. 1, Shivaji Park.

From South Mumbai (via Dr Annie Besant Road): Century Junction, Savarkar Road, Siddhivinayak Junction, Vasant Desai Chowk, Shivaji Park Gate No. 1.

From Western Suburbs (via Mahim Old Cadel Road): Mahim Junction, Hinduja Hospital, Savarkar Road, Vasant Desai Chowk, Shivaji Park Gate No. 1.

From Western Suburbs (via Mahim L.J. Road): Mahim Church, L.J. Road, Raja Bade Chowk, Gadkari Chowk, N.C. Kelkar Road, Shivaji Park Gate No. 1.

Parade Route March:

The parade will begin at Gate No. 5, Shivaji Park, proceed along Keluskar Road (North), pass C. Ramchandra Chowk, turn left onto Savarkar Road, and conclude at Naarli Baug.

Public Instructions:

Citizens without a car pass are requested to park at Kohinoor Parking Lots near Plaza Cinema, J.K. Sawant Road, Dadar (W).

Police personnel and signage will be stationed across the area to assist and guide commuters. The public is urged to cooperate and avoid the affected routes during the parade hours.