The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced road closures, diversions and parking restrictions across Dadar, Mahim and adjoining areas for the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Dussehra Melava at Shivaji Park on Tuesday (October 20, 2026). The restrictions will remain in force from 8 a.m. to 11.55 p.m., with thousands of party workers and supporters expected to arrive from across Maharashtra.
The rally, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., will be addressed by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, with party leader Aaditya Thackeray, MPs, MLAs and senior office-bearers also expected to attend. The party has identified the protection of the Constitution as a central theme of this year’s gathering, which will also feature traditional Shastra Puja, symbolic gold distribution and Ravana Dahan.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has granted permission for the event subject to 24 conditions, including compliance with noise pollution regulations, concluding the programme by 10 p.m. and restoring the ground after the event.
According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dipali Dhate, heavy vehicular movement is anticipated on the Western and Eastern Express Highways and roads leading towards Shivaji Park as supporters travel to the venue in buses, cars and other vehicles.
Vehicular entry will be prohibited on S.V.S. Road from Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction to Kapad Bazar Junction in Mahim. Traffic will be diverted through S.K. Bole Road, Agar Bazar, Portuguese Church and Gokhale Road.
Vehicles will also be barred from travelling between Raja Badhe Chowk and Keluskar Road (North) Junction in Dadar, with L.J. Road and Gokhale Road designated as alternative routes.
Southbound traffic on Lt. Dilip Gupte Road from its junction with Pandurang Naik Marg will be restricted, with motorists directed towards L.J. Road via Raja Badhe Junction. Entry from Gadkari Chowk towards Keluskar Road (North and South) will also be prohibited, with vehicles diverted through M.B. Raut Marg.
The police have identified two additional stretches that may be closed depending on traffic conditions. Westbound traffic on Bal Govindas Marg from Padmabai Thakkar Marg towards Senapati Bapat Marg may be diverted through Manorama Nagarkar Marg. Dadasaheb Rege Marg, between Senapati Bapat Statue and Gadkari Junction, may also be closed, with vehicles redirected through L.J. Road, Gokhale Road and Ranade Road.
Parking will be prohibited on eight roads around Shivaji Park, including S.V.S. Road between Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction and Yes Bank, Keluskar Road (North and South), M.B. Raut Road, Pandurang Naik Marg, Dadasaheb Rege Marg, Lt. Dilip Gupte Marg, N.C. Kelkar Marg and L.J. Road between Raja Badhe Junction and Gadkari Junction.
Separate parking arrangements have been made for vehicles bringing supporters from different parts of Mumbai.
Buses arriving from the western suburbs via the Western Express Highway will be directed to Senapati Bapat Road and Kamgar Ground, while cars can be parked at Indiabulls Finance Centre and Kohinoor Square.
For vehicles arriving from the eastern suburbs via the Eastern Express Highway, bus parking has been arranged at Five Gardens in Matunga, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Edanwala Road and R.A.K. Road.
Buses arriving from South Mumbai and the city area via Veer Savarkar Road will be directed to Appasaheb Marathe Road in Prabhadevi, while cars can be accommodated at Indiabulls Centre in the Jupiter Mill Compound on Senapati Bapat Road.
The restrictions are intended to regulate the movement of vehicles and minimise congestion around Shivaji Park during the rally. Motorists have been advised to follow the designated diversions and instructions issued by traffic police personnel deployed in the area.
Published - October 20, 2026 03:32 pm IST