Coldplay concert: Here’s the list of traffic curbs starting tomorrow in Navi Mumbai, Thane

“With an estimated 45,000-48,000 attendees expected daily, the advisory aims to ensure smooth traffic flow, effective parking management and public safety,” said Pankaj Dahane, DCP, Navi Mumbai Zone-1.

According to DCP Dahane, 450 police personnel, including 70 officers, have been deployed in and around the concert venue. Additionally, to ensure smooth traffic management, another 450 police personnel, along with 25 officers, have been stationed at key locations in the vicinity.

As part of the curbs, heavy and goods-carrying vehicles will not be allowed to enter, travel or park on roads under the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate’s jurisdiction.

Roads near the stadium, including LP Bridge Signal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Shani Mandir Arch, and Bhimashankar Chowk, will remain closed during the restricted hours.

Exemptions include vehicles carrying essential goods, emergency services like fire brigades and ambulances, and government vehicles. Additionally, no parking will be allowed for heavy vehicles anywhere within the restricted zone.

Specific restrictions in Navi Mumbai

• Service road Near DY Patil Stadium: The stretch from Bhimashankar Society to LP Rickshaw Stand will be closed to all vehicles, including for parking. Vehicles traveling along this route will be diverted via the Sion-Panvel Highway from Uran Phata to LP Bridge.
• Turbhe MIDC service road (Indian Oil Corporation Terminal): Vehicles will not be allowed to use or park on this road, except for Indian Oil Corporation vehicles. Traffic from Turbhe MIDC will be rerouted via Punyagiri and Uran Phata.
• Hydrilia Company to LP Bridge service road: Vehicles from Hydrilia Company will be redirected via LP Bridge service road to their intended destinations.

Restrictions for heavy vehicles in Thane

To manage traffic flow and reduce congestion, Thane authorities have imposed entry restrictions for heavy vehicles at several key points.

• Ghodbunder road: Entry for heavy vehicles heading towards Thane from Mumbai, Vasai and Virar via Ghodbunder has been restricted near Fountain Hotel.
• Bhiwandi to JNPT/Navi Mumbai: Heavy vehicles traveling through Bhiwandi city towards Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Navi Mumbai are barred from entering Bhivandi-Kalyan Road at Ranjnoli Naka.
• Sonale village to JNPT/Navi Mumbai: Vehicles heading towards JNPT and Navi Mumbai via Nashik Road are restricted from entering near Basuri Hotel in Thane Rural Sonale Village.
• Gujarat to Ghodbunder road: Heavy vehicles coming towards Thane from Gujarat via Ghodbunder road will be restricted at Chinchoti Naka.
• Kalwa Route to Navi Mumbai: Entry for heavy vehicles traveling via Balkum, Saket and the new Kalwa Bridge towards Navi Mumbai through Vitawa will be restricted at Kalwa Naka.
• Parsik Circle to Navi Mumbai: Heavy vehicles heading towards Navi Mumbai via Kharegaon Toll Naka, Gammon Junction, Parsik Circle and Mumbra bypass will be restricted at Parsik Circle.

Parking arrangements

Parking arrangements have been made at multiple locations, including Terna Ground in Nerul, Sector 15 in CBD Belapur, and Raheja Universal in Turbhe. Additional parking areas include Tulsi Maidan in Nerul, Mindspace in Turbhe, BD Somani School in Kharghar and the Football Ground in Sector 32, Kharghar.

To ease access, free shuttle buses by CityFlo will transport attendees from parking areas in Kharghar to the venue. For those using Ola, Uber or private taxis, designated pick-up and drop-off points have been set up at Mindspace and Raheja.

“To address emergencies and ensure smooth flow of traffic, 17 towing cranes will be deployed to clear illegal parking or accidents swiftly,” added Dahane. Emergency services, including fire safety and medical teams, will be stationed at the venue to handle untoward incidents.