Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Advocates and Residents Debate Belapur Court Barricades
Barricades are placed at a road turn near Belapur court.
They stop some drivers from turning directly toward the court.
Drivers then have to travel about 1.5 kilometres to make a U-turn.
Advocates say this adds time and makes reaching the court harder.
A residents’ association says the barricades help reduce traffic jams.
Some residents suggest putting them in place only at busy times and on weekends.
The traffic department and the city corporation may need to discuss who would move and store them.
Officials have not yet decided what to do.
Advocates asked the traffic department to remove barricades at a turn leading to Belapur court.
They say the barricades force motorists to travel about 1.5 km to make a U-turn, adding time and inconvenience.
A residents’ association asked authorities to keep the barricades, saying they help ease congestion on the stretch.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Rahul Khade said the department had received representations from both sides.
Residents have also suggested using the barricades only during peak hours and weekends; authorities have not yet decided.
- Who
- Advocates, a residents’ association, the traffic department and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Advocates want barricades near Belapur court removed, while residents have asked that they remain or be used only at certain times.
- When
- The representations have been submitted; no decision date is stated.
- Where
- At a turn leading to Belapur court in Navi Mumbai, on a stretch connected to Palm Beach Road.
- Why
- Advocates cite a longer detour and delays; residents say the barricades help ease congestion.
Remove the barricades
Retain the barricades
Traffic arrangement near Belapur court
Remove the barricades
Advocates say the barricades force motorists to take a roughly 1.5-km detour and cause delays for lawyers and other court visitors.
Retain the barricades
The residents’ association says the arrangement is convenient and helps ease congestion on the stretch.
When to use barricades
Remove the barricades
Advocates have requested their removal.
Retain the barricades
Some residents propose keeping them in place during peak traffic hours and on weekends, when vehicle movement is higher.
- Detour
- Motorists travel about 1.5 km to make a U-turn.
- Advocates’ request
- Remove the barricades at the turn leading to Belapur court.
- Residents’ request
- Retain the barricades because they help ease congestion.
- Alternative proposal
- Use the barricades during peak traffic hours and on weekends.
- Pedestrian crossings
- There are around seven cuts along the stretch for pedestrians to cross.
- Decision process
- The traffic department and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation are expected to discuss the representations and possible timings.