Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Minister Proposes Dahisar Toll Naka Relocation
The Maharashtra Transport Minister wants to move a toll booth to make traffic better.
Right now, the toll booth causes a lot of traffic jams near Mumbai.
He wants to move it about two kilometers away, near a hotel.
This, he hopes, will make traffic flow faster, save fuel, and help people get around more easily.
The Deputy Chief Minister will decide if they will move it.
Maharashtra Transport Minister proposes moving Dahisar Toll Naka.
The move aims to reduce traffic congestion at Mumbai's northern entry point.
The proposed new location is near the Western Hotel, two kilometers from the current site.
The current toll plaza causes traffic issues for Mira-Bhayander residents and commuters.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde is expected to convene a meeting to discuss the proposal.
- Who
- Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra Transport Minister, proposed the relocation.
- What
- Maharashtra Transport Minister proposed relocating Dahisar Toll Naka.
- When
- No specific timeframe was mentioned for the relocation.
- Where
- Dahisar Toll Naka on the Mumbai -Mira- Bhayander border.
- Why
- To reduce traffic congestion and improve the commuting experience.
Advantageous Change
Potential Negative Changes
Traffic Congestion
Advantageous Change
The relocation can potentially ease traffic issues, reduce fuel waste and create a better commuting experience.
Potential Negative Changes
It is currently not clear what the negative points are, but it is known this is a large change in a heavily congested area.
- Minister
- Pratap Sarnaik
- Proposal
- Relocate Dahisar Toll Naka
- Current Location
- Mumbai -Mira- Bhayander border
- Proposed Location
- Near the Western Hotel
- Primary Goal
- Reduce traffic congestion
- Involved Authorities
- NHAI, Mumbai Police, RTO, MBMC