{
  "id": 17420005,
  "title": "Diwali 2026: Panvel Municipal Corporation, Navi Mumbai Traffic Police Plan 500-Car Parking At 5 Locations For Shoppers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/diwali-2026-panvel-municipal-corporation-navi-mumbai-traffic-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T14:33:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/diwali-2026-panvel-municipal-corporation-navi-mumbai-traffic-police-plan-500-car-parking-at-5-locations-for-shoppers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Panvel, October 31, 2026 - The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have teamed up to provide temporary parking spots for the anticipated surge of shoppers during Diwali. They plan to set up such facilities at five strategic locations, collectively capable of accommodating up to 500 cars. The primary goal is to alleviate traffic congestion in the bustling markets of Panvel, which see a surge in footfall and vehicular traffic as people from various villages in Panvel taluka flock to the city for their Diwali shopping.\n\nA review meeting held at the PMC revealed the five chosen spots: Bapat Wada, the stretch between Karmaveer Bhaurao Chowk and Karnala vegetable market, the theater area along with its adjoining parking, and the open space next to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan.\n\nSubhash Pujari, Senior Police Inspector of the Panvel traffic division, alongside PMC Transport Manager Kailas Gawade and Ward Officer Rajesh Dongre attended the meeting. The property owners of Bapat Wada have agreed to rent out their premises for a few days, a move that will ease the shopping experience for those heading to Kapad Galli and the surrounding commercial zones.\n\nTraffic police have been directed to manage the parking to avoid any hindrance to the flow of traffic. In addition, the civic body has reserved 120 spots for cars at the theater and its adjacent parking area, while more than 250 can be found in the open space beside Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan.\n\nA total of 60 personnel from the Maharashtra Security Force have been deployed by the civic administration to assist the Navi Mumbai Police in controlling the traffic in and around the municipal limits. This request came from the police who need extra hands to manage the traffic congestion during Diwali. They are currently aiding traffic police at various intersections and signals across the city, in anticipation of the increased vehicular movement and crowded markets.",
  "summary": "Panvel, October 31, 2026: With a large number of shoppers expected to visit Panvel during the Diwali festive season, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have jointly planned temporary parking facilities at five locations across the city, with a combined capacity of around 500 cars. The move is aimed at preventing traffic congestion in the city's busy markets,…",
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