Mumbai Traffic Police has announced a 24-hour ‘no-parking’ zone at the entry and exit points of all 27 stations on Mumbai Metro Line 3.
Each station has entry/exit gates at ground level, and it has been observed that motor vehicles parked near these gates are causing traffic congestion and obstruction, leading to inconvenience for commuters and the public.
Hence, a permanent ‘no-parking’ rule has been imposed in this area until further orders, the police clarified.
The police, in its official order, stated that to ensure smooth movement of traffic and proper management of traffic, there will be restrictions on parking of vehicles on roads within 30 meters of the entry/exit gates of the Aqua line.
The 33.5 km-long metro corridor was fully opened for public use on October 9. This route connects Cuffe Parade to Aarey Colony and provides a direct connection to south Mumbai with the northern suburbs of the city.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 connects important commercial areas, educational institutions, religious places and major shopping hubs of the city. Since its launch, this metro has been receiving a huge response from Mumbaikars and has become an important daily commute option for many.
According to official data, 38.63 lakh passengers travelled on this metro line in the month of October. On an average, 1,41,024 passengers were using this service every day.
According to a traffic police survey conducted last year, traffic congestion in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus area has reduced by about 30 per cent after the start of the metro service.