MUMBAI: Ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's visit, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a notification regarding traffic diversions and alternative routes in Dadar, Mumbai. This marks President Murmu's first visit to Maharashtra since assuming office in July of last year. To ensure a smooth visit, temporary traffic arrangements will be in place on July 6, 2023, in the vicinity of the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple and its surrounding roads, falling under the jurisdiction of the Dadar Traffic Division, as reported by mid-day.

During the President's visit to Mumbai, the following traffic regulations will be enforced from 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs on July 6, 2023:

S. K. Bole Road: This road will be completely closed for all types of vehicles from the Portuguese Church junction to the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple Junction.

Alternative Route: Motorists traveling from the Portuguese Church Junction to the Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction are advised to take the alternate route via Gokhale Road, Jakhadevi Junction (right turn), Shankar Ghanekar Road, Sant Rohidas Chowk (backside entry gate of Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir), Leningrad Chowk, and Appasaheb Marathe Road/Sayani Road to reach their destination.

Kashinath Dhuru Road: This road will be closed for all types of vehicles from Kashinath Dhuru Junction to Aagar Bazar Circle. However, once the VVIP party departs from the area, traffic movement will be regulated and controlled from Aagar Bazar Chowk towards Portuguese Church through S.K. Bole Road.

Alternative Route:  Motorists traveling from Kashinath Dhuru Junction towards Gokhle Road and Portuguese Church Junction via Aagar Bazar Chowk are advised to take the alternate route via MTNL Road (left turn), Govind Patvardhan Road (right turn), and Gokhle Road to reach Portuguese Church Junction. Alternatively, Babrekar Road can be used to reach Gokhle Road.

These temporary traffic arrangements have been implemented to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and the safety of all individuals during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the Shri Siddhivinayak Temple. The traffic notification urges commuters and residents to cooperate with the authorities and follow the designated alternate routes to avoid any inconvenience, as reported by mid-day.

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