Maharashtra Day: Mumbai Traffic Police issue traffic advisory. Check road closures, diversions, and no-parking zones

Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Din, will be observed on May 1st, 2025. This year, the holiday coincides with International Labour Day. Maharashtra Day marks the formation of the Marathi-speaking state in 1960, following the division of Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat. The occasion will be celebrated with public and private events, including parades, political speeches, and ceremonies across the state.

Maharashtra Day Parade at Shivaji Park, Dadar

The Maharashtra Day parade will be held at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai, on May 1st, 2025. To ensure the smooth functioning of the parade, the Mumbai Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for the surrounding area. The traffic restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Maharashtra Day: Road Closures and Traffic Diversions

Several roads around Shivaji Park will be closed to facilitate the event:


Keluskar Road South and North: Closed to all vehicles except invitees.

SK Bole Road (Siddhivinayak Junction to Portuguese Church Junction): One-way traffic.

Swatantraveer Savarkar Road (Siddhivinayak Junction to Yes Bank Junction): Entry restricted.

Traffic Diversions
Traffic heading toward the Western Suburbs will be diverted from Siddhivinayak Junction via SK Bole Road, Portuguese Church, Gokhale Road, LJ Road, and Raja Bade Chowk.

Traffic headed toward South Mumbai will be diverted via Pandurang Naik Road, Raja Bade Chowk, LJ Road, and Gokhale Road.

No Parking Zones
Several areas near Shivaji Park will be designated as no parking zones:

Keluskar Road (South & North)

Pandurang Naik Road

NC Kelkar Road (Gadkari Chowk to Kotwal Garden)

For those attending the parade without a car pass, parking is available at Kohinoor Parking Lots near Plaza Cinema and JK Sawant Road in Dadar (W).

Citizens are advised to plan their travel accordingly and follow the traffic regulations to ensure a smooth experience during the Maharashtra Day celebrations.