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25 minutes to 10: How a reverse lane is easing traffic at Mumbai’s BKC connector junction

June 18, 2026 3:21 pm

After introducing the reverse lane on June 5, the Mumbai traffic police have taken to Instagram to showcase positive feedback from commuters.

The highway traffic police have proposed creating new median openings at intervals of every 2 to 2.5 km after traffic congestion gas-tanker accident at the Pune-Mumbai Expressway.

New divider cuts every 2–2.5 km planned for Bhor Ghat stretch of Pune–Mumbai Expressway for emergency diversion

February 21, 2026 8:24 pm

The accident, which occurred on February 3, left thousands of commuters stranded for more than 32 hours.

The Mumbai Marathon is an annual international marathon held in the country’s financial capital since 2004.

Tata Marathon Mumbai 2026: Traffic advisory issued for Sunday (Jan 18), several roads to remain closed - check details

January 17, 2026 8:36 pm

As per the notification, several roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on the day of the Marathon.

The BMC plans to open the new four-lane Sion overbridge connecting Eastern Express Highway and LBS Marg for vehicular traffic by June 2026. (File)

East-west overbridge at Mumbai's Sion set for June 2026 opening, connectivity between Eastern Express Highway and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Marg to improve

December 03, 2025 2:49 pm

The new bridge will be wider, featuring four lanes, and will include a footpath to improve pedestrian access to the Sion railway station.

The police began a probe into the veracity of the message, beefing up security measures, while also urging citizens not to believe in rumours, given the sensitive timing of the message around a major religious festival.

Noida astrologer who sent hoax threat messages to Mumbai traffic police granted bail

November 15, 2025 7:34 pm

Police registered a case against the astrologer, identified as Ashwinikumar Supra, under Sections 196 (1) (A) (B) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion…), 351 (2) (3) (4) (criminal intimidation) of the BNS.

From cheating case to hoax bomb plot: How Noida astrologer’s 2023 arrest spiraled into a conspiracy

September 07, 2025 12:08 pm

The accused was arrested in June 2023 in Patna, got bail nearly a year later

Shutdown near IKEA on Thane-Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai traffic police announce diversions

May 08, 2025 1:09 pm

A section of the Thane-Belapur Road near IKEA is closed for concreting from May 8 to May 14.

Ariz Shaikh showing photo of his brother (deceased) Rafiq Wazeer Shaikh, the traffic warden who fell off from 50-feet high coastal road bridge while chasing a traffic rule violator.

‘What should we demand? Nothing could bring him back’: Family of six grieves death of Mumbai traffic warden

April 22, 2025 5:44 pm

A fire brigade team rescued Shaikh from the sea and he was rushed to the Nair hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Mumbai: 17,495 motorists penalised for traffic violations amid Holi celebration

March 14, 2025 10:47 pm

According to the data released by the traffic department, 183 motorists were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol

Why Mumbai traffic police helpline has been flooded with threats

November 06, 2024 8:53 am

The helpline number of the Mumbai traffic police received a message on Tuesday threatening actor Salman Khan – the fourth such message in a month. A look at why this number is an easy target.