Gudi Padwa 2024: The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued restrictions on various South Bombay routes expected to experience heavy crowds during the Gudi Padwa 2024 celebrations. This festival, marking the arrival of spring and the Marathi New Year, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. As preparations for the rally are underway, here are the traffic regulations put in place to prevent congestion. It is recommended to review these restrictions to avoid any inconvenience.
The stretch of RR Road from the SVP Road junction to the Saifee Hospital Building will be shut down for both traffic and parking. However, SVP Road will remain open for traffic. VP Road, from the CP Tank Circle junction to the Nityanand Hotel junction, will be closed for parking. Additionally, VP Road will be closed to traffic due to the expected gathering of celebrants. For those traveling from Prarthana Samaj Junction, there is an option to turn right towards SVP Road.
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The route from BJ Road to Khattar Galli will be inaccessible; commuters are advised to use MK Road instead. JSS Road will also be off-limits for both traffic and parking. All these vehicle movement restrictions will be lifted by 3 pm as the Gudi Padwa 2024 festivities wind down.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his wishes to the nation for Gudi Padwa 2024. Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais has also conveyed his greetings to the people for the upcoming Gudi Padwa celebrations.
In a message, the Governor said, “I extended my heartiest greetings to all on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and the commencement of the New Year.”
“The festival is celebrated in different parts of the country as Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Samsar Padvo and Cheti Chand. May the festival promote affection, brotherhood, and harmony among the people of the country. I wish the people a happy Gudi Padwa and New Year,” he added.
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