Mumbai Traffic Alert: Temporary Alternate Routes and Diversions for Muharram and Taziya Processions

As the city of Mumbai prepares to celebrate Muharram and Taziya processions on July 17, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the event. The advisory is in place from 3 pm on July 17 till midnight, and citizens are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

The processions will take place in the areas of Dharavi, including Dharavi 60 ft. road, 90 ft. road, Mahim Sion Link road, Sant Rohidas Road, and other adjoining areas. To facilitate the smooth movement of traffic, the traffic police have announced temporary traffic arrangements.

No Entry Route: Sion Mahim Link Road

Vehicular traffic coming from S.L. Raheja Hospital to T-Junction will be diverted through Senapati Bapat Marg, taking a left turn at Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, and then a right turn at Mahim Junction Gen. Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg. From there, they will take a right turn at Mahim Causeway and proceed through Kalanagar to their desired destination. For those coming from S.L. Raheja Hospital to Sion Hospital, the diversion route will be Senapati Bapat Marg, left turn at Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, left turn at Mahim Junction, L.J. Road, left turn at Shobha Hotel, T.H. Kataria Marg, Kumbharwada Junction, and then Sulochana Shetti road to their desired destination. Those heading to Bandra from Sion Hospital will take a left turn at Kumbharwada Junction and proceed through T.H. Kataria Marg, right turn at Shobha Hotel, and then L.J. Road to Mahim Junction and finally to their desired destination.

No Entry Route: St. Kabir Marg (60 ft. road)

Vehicular traffic coming from Kemkar Junction through St. Kabir Marg Route (60 ft. road) to Sion Hospital will be diverted to Senapati Bapat Marg, taking a left turn at Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, and then left turn at Mahim Junction. From there, they will proceed through L.J. Road, left turn at Shobha Hotel, and then T.H. Kataria Marg to Kumbharwada Junction, and finally Sulochana Shetti road to their desired destination. Those coming from Sion Hospital through St. Kabir Marg (60 ft. road) to Bandra and Dadar will take a left turn at Kumbharwada Junction and proceed through T.H. Kataria Marg to their desired destination.

No Entry Route: K.K. Krishnan Menan Marg (90 ft. road)

Vehicular traffic coming from Ashok Mill Naka through K. K. Krishnan Menan Route (90 ft. road) to Kumbharwada Junction will be diverted from St. Rohidar Marg, Pailwan Naresh Mane Junction, Sion Railway Stn., Sion Road No. 3, right turn at Ved Phatak Goyal Junction (Sion Junction), Dr. B. A. Road Sion Circle, right turn at Sion Hospital Junction Sulochana Shetti road, and finally to Kumbharwada Junction to their desired destination.

Citizens are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the temporary traffic arrangements to ensure a smooth and safe commute.

Historical Context:

Muharram is a significant Islamic holiday that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It is observed by Muslims worldwide and is a time of mourning and remembrance. In India, Muharram processions are a common sight, especially in cities with significant Muslim populations like Mumbai. The Taziya procession is a key part of the Muharram celebrations, where participants carry replicas of the tomb of Imam Hussein and reenact the events leading up to his death.

The Mumbai Traffic Police’s advisory is issued to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the processions, which are expected to attract large crowds. The temporary traffic arrangements are designed to minimize congestion and ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Muharram and Taziya processions on July 17, from 3 pm to midnight. • The processions will take place in areas of Dharavi, including Dharavi 60 ft. road, 90 ft. road, Mahim Sion Link road, Sant Rohidas Road, and other adjoining areas. • Temporary traffic arrangements have been announced to facilitate smooth traffic movement. • No Entry Routes: + Sion Mahim Link Road: Vehicular traffic will be diverted through Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, Mahim Junction, and Kalanagar. + St. Kabir Marg (60 ft. road): Vehicular traffic will be diverted to Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim Phatak, Mori Road, Mahim Junction, L.J. Road, and T.H. Kataria Marg. + K.K. Krishnan Menan Marg (90 ft. road): Vehicular traffic will be diverted from St. Rohidar Marg, Pailwan Naresh Mane Junction, Sion Railway Stn., Sion Road No. 3, Ved Phatak Goyal Junction, Dr. B. A. Road Sion Circle, and Sion Hospital Junction Sulochana Shetti road. • Citizens are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the temporary traffic arrangements to ensure a smooth and safe commute.