Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Thane Traffic Police Close Roads for Drainage Repairs Aug 1-2
The Thane City Traffic Police have decided to close some roads in the Wagle area for a couple of days.
They need to fix a big drainage pipe that is leaking.
The closures will start at 1 pm on Saturday, August 1, and end at 9 pm on Sunday, August 2.
Cars and bikes can’t use the main road, but they can take other nearby streets instead.
Emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks are still allowed to pass.
People who drive through the area should plan their trips ahead and follow the signs from the police.
Thane City Traffic Police announced temporary road closures in Wagle subdivision for drainage manhole repair.
Restrictions apply from 1 pm Saturday, August 1 to 9 pm Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Main affected route: Kamgar Naka to Savarkar Nagar, Yashodhan Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar; no entry at R.J. Thakur College Cut.
Alternate routes: left at R.J. Thakur College Cut via Phule Nagar or right at Indira Nagar Naka; similar options for reverse direction.
Emergency and essential service vehicles exempt; commuters advised to plan ahead and follow signage.
- Who
- Thane City Traffic Police, Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Shirsat
- What
- Temporary road closures and diversions for drainage manhole repair
- When
- 1 pm Saturday, 1 August 2026 to 9 pm Sunday, 2 August 2026
- Where
- Wagle Traffic Sub‑division, main road at Savarkar Nagar, Ward 14, Thane
- Why
- To facilitate urgent drainage manhole repair by the Thane Municipal Corporation
- Authority
- Thane City Traffic Police
- Date of Closure
- 1–2 August 2026
- Duration
- 1 pm Aug 1 – 9 pm Aug 2
- Affected Area
- Wagle Traffic Subdivision, Savarkar Nagar, Ward 14
- Reason
- Drainage manhole repair