Bandra Fest: Mumbai Police Announces Traffic Restrictions around Mount Mary

Mumbai Police has issued traffic regulations around Mount Mary Church ahead of the Bandra Fair. However, the traffic restriction in the area would come into force from September 10 and will remain in place till September 17. On these days, Mount Mary Fair will be celebrated in Bandra.

In view of lakhs of devotees visiting the Mount Mary Church the vehicular traffic on some roads is likely to be affected. Therefore, it is necessary to make an order for traffic management in the area, Mumbai Police in its notification mentioned.

The traffic notification was issued on Monday, September 4, by Pradnya Jedge, DCP (HQ and Central), Traffic, Mumbai.

It also stated that in order to prevent danger, obstruction and inconvenience to the public certain traffic restrictions were being made.

One Way/ No Entry

1. Mount Mary Road will be closed for all types of vehicles except vehicles of local residents who has been issued with car passes by police and emergency vehicles from 06.00 hrs to 23.00 hrs.

2. Kane Road shall be 'One Way' for all types of vehicles from its junction with Mount Mary Road to its junction with B. J. Road except vehicles of local residents issued with passes i.e 'No Entry' from B.J. Road.

3. Pereira Road will be one way from East to West i.e. 'No Entry' from B.J. Road.

4. St. John Baptista Road shall be closed for all vehicular traffic except for local residents issued with special passes from 06.00 hrs, to 23.00 hrs.

5. At Carmel Church, Chappel Road, right turn will be closed for all types of vehicles.

No Parking/Halting

Parking or halting of all types of vehicles except for the immediate purpose of pick up or drop of the passengers shall be banned on both sides of the following roads from 06.00 hrs. to 23.00 hrs. Between Saturday 10/09/2023 to Sunday 17/09/2023.

1. Mount Mary Road.

2. Pereira Road.

3. Kane Road.

4. Hill Road (Between its junction with St. Paul's Road and Mehboob Studio junction)

5. Mt. Camel Road.

6. Chapel Road.

7. John Baptist Road.

8. St Sebestian Road.

9. Rebello Road.

10. Dr. Peter Dias Road.

11. St. Paul Road.