Traffic diversion today owing to Thackeray’s statue inauguration

In the light of the unveiling ceremony of the full length statue of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray on Saturday evening, two roads -Mahatma Gandhi Road and Madam Cama Road in Colaba- will be closed for operations from Saturday evening 4.30pm till 8pm, said the Mumbai traffic police. The traffic restrictions were put in place in a bid to ensure smooth movement of traffic and to prevent danger, obstructions and inconvenience to the public.

According to the notification issued by the traffic department, the north and south bound arms of Mahatma Gandhi Road will be closed from Kala Ghoda Junction to Regal Junction and no parking of any vehicle type will be allowed on this stretch during the time. Police have suggested motorists to use an alternate route of turning lef t on Kala Ghoda Junction and then move towards K Dubash RoadLion Hate- lef t and then turn right towards Shahid Bhagat Singh Road. -