Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Navi Mumbai Announces Traffic Curbs During Ganesh Immersions
Navi Mumbai traffic police are changing traffic routes during Ganesh idol immersions.
Large processions are expected to use roads in several parts of the city.
Some roads will be closed, while others will have one-way or entry restrictions.
Drivers will be sent along different roads to reduce traffic jams.
The rules apply on several immersion days between September 18 and September 25.
Panvel will have an additional restriction on September 30.
Some roads will be reserved for vehicles carrying Ganesh idols and processions.
Police, government and essential-service vehicles do not have to follow these restrictions.
Drivers are being asked to follow signs and instructions from traffic officers.
Traffic closures, restrictions and diversions will operate from 10 am until immersion processions conclude on September 18, 19, 20, 23 and 25.
Restrictions cover Vashi, Koparkhairane, CBD Belapur, Panvel, Khandeshwar and New Panvel.
Additional restrictions have been announced for Panvel City Traffic Division on September 30.
Motorists will be directed to alternative routes, while several roads will become no-parking zones or close to general traffic.
Police, government and essential-service vehicles are exempt under the notification issued by DCP Traffic Dr Rahul Khade.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Traffic Police, under DCP Traffic Dr Rahul Khade, issued the restrictions; motorists and Ganesh immersion processions are affected.
- What
- Road closures, entry restrictions, diversions and no-parking zones have been announced for Ganesh idol immersion processions.
- When
- From 10 am until the respective processions conclude on September 18, 19, 20, 23 and 25, with an additional Panvel restriction on September 30.
- Where
- Vashi, Koparkhairane, CBD Belapur, Panvel, Khandeshwar and New Panvel.
- Why
- To prevent traffic congestion and facilitate the movement of immersion processions and other road users.
- Issuing authority
- Navi Mumbai Traffic Police
- Notification date
- September 17
- Operating time
- From 10 am until the respective immersion processions conclude
- Main restriction dates
- September 18, 19, 20, 23 and 25
- Additional date
- September 30 in the Panvel City Traffic Division
- Exempt vehicles
- Police, government and essential-service vehicles
- Legal basis
- Sections 115, 116(1), 116(4) and 117 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988