Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project: Mumbai Police issues traffic restrictions

As part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project works, Mumbai Police on Monday issued traffic restrictions in Oshiwara and Goregaon areas of the city, sharing a list of alternative routes for motorists.

According to an official traffic notification, traffic restrictions will be imposed on S.V. Road in Mumbai’s western suburbs due to flyover construction work over the Oshiwara Nala.

The work is part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project and will involve the installation of heavy girders, officials said.

“Within the jurisdiction of the Oshiwara and Goregaon Traffic Division, work is scheduled to commence for the installation of girders over the Oshiwara Nallah on S.V. Road as part of the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover project. Due to the heavy equipment and machinery required for the said work, there is a likelihood of traffic congestion and obstruction at the site. Therefore, from the viewpoint of public safety, to ensure the smooth movement of traffic in the area and the proper regulation of vehicular flow, the following temporary changes in traffic arrangements have been implemented," the police said.

The restrictions will be in force every night from 00:00 hours to 05:00 hours 31/03/2026, officials said.

Roads to remain closed at night

Both carriageways of S.V. Road, between Ram Mandir Junction and Relief Road, will be closed to all vehicles during night hours, the traffic police notification said.

Closure details- 

Time: 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m.

Dates: From 21 January 2026 to 31 March 2026

Affected stretch: Ram Mandir Junction to Relief Road

The closure is necessary due to the movement of heavy machinery, construction equipment and materials at the site, police said.

Alternative routes issued by Mumbai Police

The notification further said that to reduce inconvenience to commuters, the traffic police have announced the following diversion routes -

For vehicles coming from Andheri via S.V. Road:

- Take a left turn at Sweet Corner Junction and proceed via relief road - Continue towards destination using Link Road.

For vehicles coming from Goregaon via S.V. Road:

- Take a right turn at Ram Mandir Junction- proceed via BEST Road to reach the destination.

- For vehicles coming from Goregaon Link Road:

- Take a left turn at Anand Nagar Junction- go straight ahead - continue towards destination via S.V. Road.

Traffic police appeal to citizens

The traffic police have requested citizens to avoid the restricted stretch during the mentioned hours and follow the diversion routes. Commuters are also urged to cooperate with the traffic police to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during the construction period.