Mumbai Gears Up For Anant Chaturdashi With 24,000+ Cops On Duty
Mumbai Police has deployed more than 24,000 personnel across the city for Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, as large crowds are expected during Ganesh idol immersion. The security arrangement includes officers, constables, trainees and specialised units, with the deployment being overseen by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. The force includes 3,213 officers, 18,940 constables and […]
BMC Inspects Pedestrian Infrastructure in Prabhadevi, Chembur Under ‘Pedestrian First’ Campaign
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) inspected pedestrian infrastructure and footpaths in Prabhadevi and Chembur as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign. Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma-Lavangare inspected Prabhadevi railway station, the proposed Foot Over Bridge (FOB) and surrounding areas. Discussions with officials covered the proposed FOB, station access points, traffic management and passenger safety. […]
Colaba Residents Raise Concerns Over Taxi Stands, Allege Refusals, Overcharging & Illegal Parking
A dispute has emerged in Colaba, with residents alleging that taxi drivers are misusing designated taxi stands near some of South Mumbai’s most prominent landmarks by treating them as long-term parking spaces and refusing service to local commuters. The issue revolves around two taxi stands located on BEST Marg near the Diplomat Hotel. Members of […]
Mumbai Traffic Police To Upgrade Body Cameras After Battery Failures Hamper Enforcement
Mumbai’s traffic police are preparing to replace their existing body-worn cameras after repeated complaints that the devices shut down within minutes of being switched on. The planned upgrade is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and enforcement for nearly 3,000 traffic personnel deployed daily across the city’s roads. At present, the Mumbai Traffic Police use around […]
Kalyan East Road To Remain Shut Till May For Bridge Work; Traffic Diversions Announced
January 23, 2026: Traffic movement in parts of Thane district and south Mumbai will face changes in the coming months, with police authorities issuing advisories linked to infrastructure works and revised parking arrangements. In Kalyan East, the Thane city police have announced a prolonged road closure due to pipeline-related work near Khadegolwali in Ulhasnagar. The […]
Footpath Menace In South Mumbai: Worli Residents Demand Action Against Rule-Breaking Bikers
October 18, 2025: Residents of Worli and Breach Candy have raised concerns over two-wheelers riding on footpaths, endangering pedestrians, joining the chorus from Dadar, Matunga, and Bandra. The Worli Residents Association (WRA) has formally written to the Mumbai Traffic Police commissioner with six key demands, including dedicated enforcement drives, focus on congested areas during peak […]
Residents Raise Alarm Over Persistent Traffic Chaos On Maharshi Karve Road Post-Metro Construction
October 15, 2025: Residents of Maharshi Karve Road, represented by the Oval Cooperage Residents Association (OCRA), have written to Mumbai traffic police highlighting ongoing traffic issues along the stretch from Eros Theatre to Woodhouse Gymkhana. The concerns arise even after the completion of Metro Line 3 construction, as motorists continue to follow diversions that were […]
BMC Mulls Speed Bumps On Mumbai Coastal Road Amid Rising Safety Concerns
October 06, 2025: The Mumbai Coastal Road, once celebrated as a symbol of the city’s modern infrastructure, is increasingly raising safety concerns. Frequent incidents of overspeeding and a recent car fire inside the tunnel have prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take corrective measures. Authorities are now considering the installation of specially designed speed […]
BMC Begins Ghatkopar-Mulund Elevated Road Project
Mumbai has formally begun building a 3,314 crore elevated road that would link Mulund and Ghatkopar. The goal of the project is to reduce chronic traffic and speed up travel times on the Eastern Motorway (EEH). It is anticipated that this large-scale infrastructure project, spearheaded by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will greatly lessen traffic […]
MMRDA Gears Up For Prabhadevi ROB Demolition To Pave Way For Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector
The demolition of the century-old Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Prabhadevi, a vital phase in the building of the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector, is scheduled to start by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). With all safety and technical precautions in place, MMRDA is currently awaiting approval from the Mumbai Traffic Police, which should happen […]