According to reports, the Mumbai Police has issued traffic diversions along key routes for Ratan Tata’s Funeral at Worli Crematorium, applicable till 2100 hours on Thursday (10 October).
• In light of the anticipated large turnout, the Mumbai Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory to manage potential congestion, particularly on the Dr. Annie Besant Road in Worli area and parts of central Mumbai.
• The police said that from till 2100 hours, Dr. E. Moses Road will be closed for all vehicles except those attending the funeral. The traffic restrictions were being issued to ensure the safety and convenience of both attendees and local residents.
• For vehicles approaching the Worli Naka area, the following alternative routes are recommended:
From Rakhangi Junction:
– Use Mahalaxmi Railway Station Junction via Keshav Rao Khade Road, then proceed to Haji Ali Junction via Lala Lajpat Rai Road, and continue to Rajani Patel (Lotus Junction), Dr. Annie Besant Road, and finally to the desired location in the Worli Naka area.
– Motorists can use the Senapati Bapat Road, take a left turn onto NM Joshi Road, followed by left turns onto Pandurang Budhkar Road and GM Bhosle Road to reach the Worli Naka area.
• For those heading to Mahalaxmi Railway Station, the recommended routes are:
From Worli Naka:
– Use Dr. Annie Besant Road, then Gafar Khan Junction to Rajani Patel (Lotus Junction), Lala Lajpat Rai Haji Ali Junction, and make a right turn onto Keshav Rao Khade Road to reach Mahalaxmi Railway Station.
– Use GM Bhosle Road, make a right onto Pandurang Budhkar Road, then right onto NM Joshi Road, and continue towards Deepak Cinema Junction, proceeding to Rakhangi Junction.
• Official advisory can be availed via: https://x.com/MTPHereToHelp/status/1844301682915897702