Mumbai Marathon 2026: South Mumbai Roads Closed, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and Coastal Road Affected

The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 Half Marathon officially began early this morning, attracting thousands of runners from across the country. From seasoned marathoners to first-time participants, athletes hit the streets in the early hours, cheered on by volunteers and spectators along Mumbai's iconic routes. The cool, comfortable morning air provided ideal conditions for distance running and personal bests.

The Half Marathon, covering 21.097 km, started at 5:00 AM in waves, with participants required to complete the race within 3 hours and 30 minutes to receive official finisher certificates. Given the early start, the race concludes in the morning, allowing city roads to reopen and normal traffic to resume. The overall marathon event, including the full marathon, is scheduled to finish by 12:30 PM.

To keep the marathon route clear, the Mumbai Traffic Police have imposed extensive road closures and diversions. Key routes to South Mumbai, including the Coastal Road and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, are closed for the day, with traffic redirected along alternate paths. These measures ensure a smooth marathon corridor while allowing essential services to continue operating.

The marathon route spans central and south Mumbai, covering Azad Maidan, Kalbadevi, D B Marg, Tardeo, Worli, Bandra, Dadar, and Mahim Traffic Division. Commuters are advised to avoid these areas and plan their travel accordingly.

Major Road Closures

Several "no entry" zones have been enforced, including major roads and feeder streets:

MG Road near Metro Junction, Veer Nariman Road, Madam Cama Road, Purshottam Thakurdas Road, Charanjeet Das Marg from DN Road

Walchand Hirachand Marg, Cooprage Road, Maharshi Karve Road, Dorabaji Tata Road (NCPA to Murli Devera Chowk)

A D'mello Road, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Kala Ghoda Junction, NA Purandare Road

Additional affected stretches include Mafatlal Junction, DW Road, HT Parikh Marg, SVP Road, Walkeshwar Road, Pandita Rambai Marg southbound, Hughes Road, Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg, Dahanukar South Road, Tardeo Road, SVS Road, Dr Annie Besant Road, Thadani Road, and KC Marg.

Access to Mumbai's waterfront is also restricted, including Sheetla Devi Road (Hariom Junction to L.J. Road), Prabodhankar Thackerey Flyover, Kalanagar Junction, Family Court flyover, Bandra Railway Bridge approaches, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and Dharavi T-Junction.

Essential Services Exempted

Despite the closures, emergency and essential service vehicles have unrestricted access. Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Dr Priyanka Narnaware, confirmed that ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, and delivery trucks carrying milk, gas, and vegetables can move freely along the marathon corridor.

With business districts, residential areas, and coastal routes temporarily restricted, the Mumbai Traffic Police are urging public cooperation. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time, follow official instructions, and avoid the affected zones. All restrictions will be lifted once the marathon events conclude across Greater Mumbai.