Maharashtra CM oath ceremony: Mumbai police issues traffic advisory for today; check routes to avoid

Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a grand ceremony scheduled to take place at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday, December 5, at 5.30 pm.

The swearing-in ceremony, which will also witness the oath-taking of the Deputy Chief Ministers and other key leaders, is expected to see attendance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and top leaders.

It is also expected to draw a large crowd, prompting the Mumbai Traffic Police to issue restrictions to ensure smooth vehicular movement in the area.


Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pradnya Jedge, in a press statement, urged citizens to plan their journeys accordingly as traffic curbs will be in effect from noon until the conclusion of the event.

Key Traffic Restrictions

Mahapalika Marg: Traffic will be prohibited on both bounds from CSMT Junction to Metro Junction. Motorists can use LT Marg, Chakala Junction, DN Road, and CSMT Junction as alternative routes.

Mahatma Gandhi Marg: No entry on both bounds from OCS Junction to Metro Junction. Alternate routes include LT Marg or MK Road, depending on the destination.

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Hazarimal Somani Marg: Traffic will be restricted from OCS Junction to CSMT Junction. Drivers can opt for OCS Junction, Hutatma Chowk, Kalaghoda, and K Dubhash Marg instead.

Princess Street Bridge (South Bound): No entry from NS Road (Marine Drive) and Coastal Road towards Shyamaldas Gandhi Junction. Alternate route via NS Road recommended.

Rambhau Salgaonkar Road: Open for two-way traffic between Indu Clinic Junction and Volga Chowk from noon to 8 pm.

Citizens are advised to follow traffic updates and cooperate with the authorities.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Mahayuti alliance registered a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections held on November 20, having won 230 seats.

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BJP's core leadership finalised Fadnavis as the Chief Minister after deliberations among coalition partners. The event is expected to highlight the alliance’s agenda for governance and development in the state.

(With inputs from TOI)