Ganeshotsav 2026: Attention Commuters! Heavy Vehicles Banned On Vasai-Virar Routes From 2 PM To Midnight
Vasai: Commuters travelling across Vasai, Nalasopara and Naigaon during Ganeshotsav 2026 should take note, as the traffic police have announced route restrictions and diversions to manage congestion during Ganesh idol immersion processions. Under Zone 2 (Vasai), the movement of heavy vehicles will be prohibited on several key routes between 2 pm and midnight on designated immersion days.…
Vasai residents driving during Ganeshotsav 2026 must be aware of new traffic rules, the police announce. Heavy vehicles face bans on key routes from 2 pm to midnight on specific immersion days. The bans kick in around major celebration dates: September 15 (1.5-day immersion), September 18 (5-day immersion), September 19 (Gauri-Ganesh), September 20 (7-day immersion) and September 25 (Anant Chaturdashi).
Restricted roads include Nalasopara East (Santosh Bhavan Highway to Nalasopara East Railway Station Road), Vasai East (Vasai Phata to Vasai East Railway Station Road, Sativali Khind to Vasai East Railway Station Road) and Nalasopara East (Tulinj Bridge to Achole Circle). Naigaon limits apply from Naigaon Bapane to Naigaon Railway Station Road.
Madhuban sees a closure from Madhuban Gate to Madhuban Quarry. Vasai West bans heavy vehicles on roads leading from Tungareshwar Sweet Mart to Pachubandar. Vasai East also restricts passage through several neighborhoods, including Sativali Naka and Vitthal Mandir Naka to Dhumal Nagar Naka.
The restrictions exempt emergency services vehicles, including police cars, ambulances and fire trucks. Police Commissioner Ashok Virkar issued the order under Maharashtra's transportation laws. Violators face legal penalties. The traffic department urges commuters to plan their trips around the bans.
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