Navi Mumbai Traffic Police Update: PM Modi's Visit Sparks Traffic Changes; Check The New Diversions Here

In preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kasarvadavali in Thane on 5 October, the Navi Mumbai police have enforced a complete ban on heavy vehicles entering Thane. This ban is in effect from midnight on Friday until midnight on Saturday. The decision aims to manage traffic effectively and ensure smooth travel for PM Modi's visit.

The timing of the ban is particularly important, as it coincides with the ongoing Navratri festival. This festive period is expected to lead to heavy traffic congestion on major roads, especially the Thane-Panvel route. To minimise disruptions during this time, the Navi Mumbai traffic police have provided alternative routes for heavy vehicles travelling from Navi Mumbai to Thane.

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Vehicles heading towards Nashik will be diverted at the JNPT junction. They will proceed through Karjat, Murbad, Shahpur, Kasara, and Igatpuri. Those travelling to Gujarat will take a different route, diverting from the JNPT junction via Karjat, Murbad, Shahpur, Wada, and the Manor Toll Naka.

Furthermore, an alternate route has been established for vehicles departing from the JNPT junction. These vehicles will use the Pune Expressway to reach Chakan and then continue on the Ahmednagar-Nashik highway to complete their journey.

Authorities are urging all commuters to adhere to the newly designated routes. This will help avoid delays and ensure the smooth flow of traffic during this busy period, particularly in light of the PM's visit and the celebrations for Navratri.

PM Modi's Full Schedule In Maharashtra

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Maharashtra to kick off several projects ahead of the Maharashtra assembly election. The Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Mumbai Metro Line 3, which is the city's first fully underground metro line will be integrated by him. There will be a partial opening of 12.69 kilometres of this line, connecting Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).

1. PM Modi In Wasim

According to an official statement, the Prime Minister will also distribute the 18th instalment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme, amounting to about Rs 20,000 crore, to around 9.4 crore farmers. With this release, the total funds given to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme will reach approximately Rs 3.45 lakh crore.

2. PM Modi in Thane

In Thane, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for important metro and road projects. He will open the BKC to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, which costs around Rs 14,120 crore.

Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project, which will be built at a cost of about Rs 12,200 crore.

PM Modi will also lay the foundation for a new administrative building for the Thane Municipal Corporation, with an estimated cost of around Rs 700 crore. This new high-rise building will centralise many municipal offices, making it easier for citizens of Thane to access services.