Citizens urged to use alternative routes

Navi Mumbai: In preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election campaign rally on November 14 at Central Park in Kharghar, the Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have announced significant traffic changes to prevent congestion and ensure smooth flow of traffic during the event. The rally, which is expected to attract a large number of people, will lead to roadblocks and parking restrictions from 10 AM to 8 PM on Thursday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirupati Kakade, has appealed to citizens to plan their travel in advance and use alternative routes as necessary. According to the notification issued by the Navi Mumbai Transport Department, several roads in the vicinity of the rally venue will be closed to non-essential vehicles.

 Key Traffic Diverted Routes:

Gurudwara Chowk to J Kumar Circle: Only VIPs, police vehicles, government vehicles, and essential service vehicles will be allowed access. All other traffic will be redirected.

Vehicles coming from Utsav Chowk will be diverted to Murbigao Shamshan Bhumi, taking a right turn at Gram Vikas Bhawan.

Taloja Jail traffic: Vehicles will be diverted from Ovegaon Chowk to Prashant Corner via Murbigao Shamshan Bhumi.

Ovegaon Police Post to J Kumar Circle: This stretch will only allow emergency and official vehicles, with other vehicles redirected from Murbigao Cemetery to Prashant Corner.

Taloja Jail Road: A dedicated route for Taloja jail-bound vehicles will operate between Ovegaon Police Chowk and Ovegaon Chowk.

No Parking Zones: From Hiranandani Bridge Junction to Utsav Chowk, Gram Vikas Bhawan, and Ovegaon Chowk, no parking will be allowed.

The stretch from Kopra Gaon Bridge to DMart Signal, Spaghetti Talao Corner, and Vastu Vihar to Murbi Gaon to Central Park Metro Station will also be a no-parking zone.

CBD Signal to Mahakali Chowk and areas around SBI Colony Metro Station will face similar restrictions.

Emergency and essential vehicles such as fire brigade, police, ambulances, and other service vehicles will be exempt from these restrictions.

The police have urged commuters to consider using public transport or avoid the Kharghar area during the restricted hours to minimize inconvenience.