Navi Mumbai Traffic Police Plan Ganeshotsav Route Diversions

The Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have devised a comprehensive plan to manage the anticipated surge in traffic during the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival.

The plan encompasses the stretch from Kon Phata to Kalamboli and aims to alleviate the additional traffic burden on Panvel and Kalamboli, particularly on routes leading to Mumbai.

To mitigate congestion, the traffic police will divert Mumbai-bound vehicles towards the Atal Setu bridge, depending on the traffic situation. Additionally, traffic may be routed through Uran Phata. This measure is intended to reduce pressure on the main roads in Panvel and Kalamboli during the festival.

The traffic police have requested 50 security personnel from the Panvel Municipal Corporation to work as traffic wardens during the festival. The extra manpower will assist traffic police in regulating vehicle movement and managing crowds at busy locations.

A thorough review of the traffic situation in Panvel and surrounding areas has been conducted, including potential congestion points, traffic hotspots, accident-prone black spots, and major traffic corridors. Necessary measures will be implemented at these locations to prevent accidents and ensure smooth movement of vehicles.

Panvel has been experiencing a rapid increase in population, industrial activity, and the number of vehicles, resulting in considerable pressure on its road network. In view of this, additional manpower will be deployed on key routes, and traffic arrangements will be modified wherever necessary during Ganeshotsav.

Special emphasis has been placed on completing the flyover and side-road work at Kon Phata before the festival. The traffic police expect completion of these works to reduce traffic pressure in the area. Instructions have also been issued to urgently fill potholes and complete road-widening works at locations where required.

The traffic arrangements will also include measures to regulate vehicle movement at identified congestion points. Depending on the situation, diversions, barricading, and other traffic-control measures will be implemented to prevent bottlenecks.

The traffic police have appealed to citizens and Ganesh devotees to cooperate with personnel deployed on roads, follow traffic rules, and avoid parking vehicles on roads, particularly in crowded areas.

The festival of Ganeshotsav is a time of great joy for citizens, and the traffic police machinery is fully prepared to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all.

In conclusion, the Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have put in place a well-thought-out plan to manage the traffic during Ganeshotsav, and with the cooperation of citizens, they aim to make the festival a success.