Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 traffic advisory: Check roads closure timings, routes to avoid, parking spots, alternate roads should take to reach your destination on time

Mumbai will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha on Friday, September 25, with thousands of idols expected to be taken out for immersion across the city. With large processions heading towards Girgaon Chowpatty, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Madh and several other immersion points, the Mumbai Traffic Police has announced widespread road closures, diversions, one-way restrictions and no-parking zones. The restrictions will affect both South Mumbai and the eastern and western suburbs. In several places, roads will be closed only when immersion processions reach the particular stretch.

According to Mumbai police traffic advisory, 84 roads and connecting stretches will be closed to vehicular traffic, while 20 roads will be converted into one-way stretches. Motorists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel through immersion routes and allow extra time for their journeys.

Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 road closed timings?

The major restrictions for South and Central Mumbai will begin from 12 noon on September 25 and continue until 6 am on September 26, according to the traffic advisory. Some restrictions in the suburbs will be activated depending on the movement of Ganesh immersion processions. Heavy vehicles will also face restrictions on selected routes. The Mumbai Traffic Police has advised people travelling between north and south Mumbai to use the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road wherever possible.

South Mumbai: roads to avoid

Several roads in the Kalbadevi, Girgaon, Thakurdwar and Pydhonie areas will face closures or diversions.

The affected roads include:

• JSS Road
• Vithalbhai Patel Marg
• Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road
• Cawasji Patel Tank Road
• Sant Sena Marg
• Nanubhai Desai Road
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road
• Baba Saheb Jaykar Marg
• Jinabhai Mulji Rathod Marg
• P D'Mello Road on specified stretches

Traffic police have warned of congestion around Girgaon, Thakurdwar, VP Road, JSS Road and SVP Road as processions move towards immersion points. Motorists travelling through Pydhonie may be diverted towards Barrister Nath Pai Marg, SVP Road, Bhendi Bazaar, Ibrahim Rahimtulla Road and Dr BA Road, depending on the movement of processions.

Colaba and Marine Drive area

Traffic restrictions will also affect parts of South Mumbai near major immersion routes. Nathalal Parekh Marg, Captain Prakash Pethe Marg and Rambhau Salgaonkar Marg are among the stretches where parking restrictions or traffic controls have been announced.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Road may also see diversions or restrictions as immersion processions move through the area.

If you are travelling across South Mumbai, checking the traffic situation before leaving is particularly important because a route that is open earlier in the day could be restricted once a procession reaches it.

Dadar, Worli and central Mumbai

Central Mumbai will also see significant restrictions around Dadar, Lalbaug and Parel. Veer Savarkar Road will face restrictions on the stretch between the Yes Bank signal and Siddhivinayak Road. Other roads in the Dadar area will be affected as processions move towards immersion points.

The traffic arrangements are particularly important for motorists heading towards Dadar Chowpatty, Shivaji Park, Prabhadevi and Worli.

For north-south travel, the Coastal Road is the suggested alternative wherever feasible. This can help motorists avoid several of the inner-city immersion corridors.

Lalbaug and Parel routes

Lalbaug is expected to be one of the major congestion points because of the movement of large Ganpati processions. Traffic restrictions will be imposed around roads connecting Lalbaug, Parel and nearby immersion routes. Vehicles may be diverted as processions pass through the area. Commuters who do not need to enter Lalbaug or Parel should consider bypassing the area rather than relying on the usual inner-city routes.

Kurla: LBS Road closure

One important restriction for eastern and central Mumbai commuters is on LBS Road. The stretch from Kamani Junction to Kurla Depot will face traffic restrictions. The road has been identified as one of the important affected corridors during the immersion arrangements.

This could affect motorists travelling between Kurla, Ghatkopar and nearby eastern suburbs. Traffic authorities have identified alternative movement through connecting roads, while commuters should follow police directions at junctions because diversions may change depending on procession movement.

Juhu and Andheri: major western suburb restrictions

The Juhu-Andheri belt will see several closures and restrictions.

The affected roads include:

• Caesar Road
• J.P. Road
• Juhu-Versova Link Road
• Juhu Tara Road on the stretch between Tulip Star Junction and Koliwada Junction
• Juhu Church Road

Parking restrictions will also apply on J.P. Road, Achyutrao Patwardhan Marg, Versova Link Road and S.V. Road. Gulmohar Road and V.M. Road will operate as one-way stretches as part of the traffic arrangements.

People heading towards Juhu Beach or Versova should therefore expect significant delays and should avoid taking a private vehicle unless necessary.

Malad and Goregaon: use Link Road where possible

Motorists travelling towards Marve Beach will face restrictions on Marve Road, including the stretch from S.V. Road Junction to Mith Chowli.

Parts of S.V. Road and M.G. Road in Malad will also be affected. The suggested alternatives include Ramchandra Lane and Link Road. This is particularly relevant for commuters travelling towards Malad West, Madh and Marve, where immersion processions can temporarily bring traffic to a standstill.

Kandivali and Borivali restrictions

Several roads in Kandivali and Borivali will also be affected. Restrictions have been announced on Damu Anna Date Marg, Bandarpakhadi Road and Marve Road towards Marve Chowpatty.

Marve Road will also remain shut between Marve Chowpatty and the T-Junction. In Borivali, L.T. Road near Don Bosco Junction towards the jetty will be closed, with traffic diverted towards the opposite lane. Babu Bagwe Road along the river bank will also be shut.

Mulund and Bhandup: eastern suburbs to see diversions

Traffic restrictions are not limited to the western suburbs. In Bhandup West, Deendayal Upadhyay Marg, also known as Dumping Road, and Tank Road will be closed.

Motorists can use routes around Paanch Rasta, LBS Marg and Devidayal Road, while roads near Mulund railway station may also be used depending on local traffic conditions.

Chembur, Mankhurd and Trombay

In Chembur, restrictions will affect R.C. Marg and Hemu Kalani Marg, particularly around routes leading towards immersion locations. Heavy vehicles will also be restricted.

Parking restrictions are planned around connectors to the Eastern Express Highway and the Chunabhatti Fatak area.

Further east, heavy vehicles will face restrictions on selected stretches of Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road and BPT Road in the Mankhurd and Trombay traffic divisions.

JVLR: heavy vehicles restricted

The Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) is another important route to watch. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on both the northbound and southbound carriageways from 10 am on September 25 until noon on September 26.

Heavy vehicles approaching JVLR from the Eastern Express Highway will have to continue along the Eastern Express Highway, while those coming from the Western Express Highway will similarly have to remain on that corridor.

There will also be a no-parking restriction on both carriageways between the L&T Flyover and IIT Market Gate during the specified immersion period.

Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan 2026 parking spots

The Mumbai Traffic Police has imposed temporary no-parking restrictions on several roads leading to major immersion points, so visitors should not assume that regular roadside parking will be available on September 25.

Designated parking arrangements have been made at the BPT ground and other earmarked grounds to accommodate vehicles during the immersion rush.

In the western suburbs, parking will be restricted on important stretches around Juhu and Versova, including J.P. Road, Achyutrao Patwardhan Marg, Juhu-Versova Link Road and S.V. Road. No parking will also be allowed on Juhu Tara Road and Juhu Church Road during the specified restrictions.

In the Chembur-Chunabhatti area, motorists should also watch for parking restrictions around connectors to the Eastern Express Highway and near Chunabhatti Fatak.

Should you take a car to the immersion points?

If you are visiting a major immersion location such as Girgaon, Juhu, Versova, Bandra, Powai or Madh-Marve, taking a private car may mean parking some distance away and walking to the venue. Police have deployed thousands of personnel and are regulating vehicle movement around major immersion routes, with conditions expected to change as processions move through different areas.

For people who do not need to carry a vehicle, local trains and Metro services are likely to be more practical than driving directly to the immersion points. Special night local services have also been planned around the visarjan period to handle the additional passenger rush.

Important: Do not park on a road simply because it appears open when you arrive. Temporary no-parking restrictions can come into effect as a procession approaches, and vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed or face action.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: What should Mumbai commuters do?

The simplest way to avoid getting caught in the worst congestion is to stay away from major immersion corridors unless your destination is located there. For longer north-south journeys, the Coastal Road is the key alternative suggested by traffic authorities. For trips into central Mumbai, suburban railway and Metro services can also help commuters avoid road congestion.

Central Railway has announced special night suburban services during the Ganesh festival period, including services on the nights around September 25-26.

Mumbai Police have deployed thousands of personnel for traffic and security arrangements, while CCTV systems, drones and other surveillance measures are being used around major immersion locations.

Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan Traffic Advisory: Key routes to remember

If travelling north-south: Use the Coastal Road where practical.

Juhu-Andheri: Avoid J.P. Road, Caesar Road, Juhu-Versova Link Road and affected stretches of Juhu Tara Road.

Malad-Marve: Use Link Road and Ramchandra Lane where appropriate.

Kandivali-Borivali: Expect restrictions around Marve Road and L.T. Road near Don Bosco Junction.

Kurla: LBS Road between Kamani Junction and Kurla Depot is a key affected stretch.

Mulund-Bhandup: Avoid closed sections of Dumping Road and Tank Road and follow diversions through LBS Marg and other connecting roads.

Chembur-Mankhurd: Expect restrictions on R.C. Marg, Hemu Kalani Marg and selected heavy-vehicle corridors.