Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mumbai Announces Bandra Traffic Restrictions For Mount Mary Fair
Mumbai will hold the Mount Mary Fair from September 13 to September 20, 2026.
Many devotees are expected to visit Mount Mary Church in Bandra.
This could make nearby roads very crowded.
To help traffic move and keep people safe, the traffic police will temporarily change how vehicles can use some roads.
Some roads will be closed, while others will become one-way roads.
Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on several roads during the day.
Parking and waiting on many roads will also be stopped.
Local residents may use some closed roads if they have special police-issued passes.
Drivers and visitors should follow police instructions and use other routes when needed.
Temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in Bandra from September 13 to September 20, 2026.
Mount Mary Road and St. John Baptista Road will be closed to most vehicles from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
One-way and no-entry rules will apply on Kane Road and Pereira Road, while a turn at Carmel Church will be closed.
Heavy vehicles will be barred from entering eight listed roads during the restriction period.
Parking and halting will be prohibited on both sides of several roads, except for immediate passenger pick-up or drop-off.
- Who
- Mumbai Traffic Police, motorists, local residents and visitors to Mount Mary Church.
- What
- Temporary road closures, one-way and no-entry rules, heavy-vehicle restrictions, and parking bans will be imposed.
- When
- September 13 to September 20, 2026, generally from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Where
- The Bandra Traffic Division, including roads around Mount Mary Church.
- Why
- To manage expected congestion, support smooth traffic movement, and protect public safety during the Mount Mary Fair.
- Event
- Annual Mount Mary Fair
- Restriction period
- September 13-20, 2026
- Daily hours
- 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for most listed restrictions
- Expected visitors
- Lakhs of devotees
- Closed roads
- Mount Mary Road and St. John Baptista Road, with exceptions for emergency vehicles and eligible local residents
- Heavy vehicles
- Entry prohibited on eight listed roads
- Parking rule
- Parking or halting prohibited on both sides of several roads, except immediate passenger pick-up or drop-off