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Mumbai Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of 'Amrit Mahotsav of Freedom Run' on Sunday; Check details here

The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) and Bandstand junction on the northbound Netaji Chandra Bose Road, commonly known as Marine Drive Road, would be completely closed to all vehicle traffic on Sunday from 6 am to 10 am, according to the Mumbai traffic officials.

TN City Desk

Updated Aug 13, 2022, 12:01 IST

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Mumbai: The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) and Bandstand junction on the northbound Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, commonly known as Marine Drive Road, would be completely closed to all vehicle traffic on Sunday from 6 am to 10 am, according to the Mumbai traffic officials.

To ensure efficient traffic flow during the "Amrit Mahotsav of Freedom Run," an event hosted by the Mumbai Police to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pradnya Jhedge gave the directive.

From NCPA to Bandstand, NS Road, which is now open to southbound and northbound traffic, will be closed. The decree stated that only light motor vehicles would be permitted to use this road.

Traffic from the Meghdoot building to the Princes Street drop and NS Road will be prohibited from the Princess Street Bridge.

The advisory states that the route in both directions from Air India to the Mantralaya crossroads shall remain closed. Free Press Road, Barrister Rajni Patel, Jamnalal Bajaj, one-way Vinay K Shah, and one-way to NCPA Gate No. 3 will all be inaccessible in addition to being closed. Residents would be exempted, according to the order.

Additionally, a few traffic detours will be in effect. From Murli Deora Chowk to Bandstand Junction, traffic on NS Road can turn right onto NS Road southbound and travel to Bandstand Junction.

Once at the intersection of Anuvrat Chowk and Princess Street Bridge Meghdoot building, drivers from Shyamal Das Junction can turn left and travel towards BD Somani Chowk on G Road. Vehicles travelling along NS Road from Sundar Mahal Junction can turn left at Marine Plaza junction and continue on Maharshi Karve Road from KC College junction.

While traffic on northbound Madam Cama Road from Ambedkar Junction can continue via Godrej Junction, traffic from Cuffe Parade must turn right at Mantralaya junction and continue via Godrej Junction.

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