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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Maharashtra on January 15, 2025, to inaugurate the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON project located in Sector 23, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
Event Details
The inauguration ceremony is set to commence at approximately 3:30 PM. The temple complex spans nine acres and includes various facilities such as a Vedic education center, proposed museums, an auditorium, and a healing center. This project aims to promote universal brotherhood, peace, and harmony through Vedic teachings.
Traffic Diversions and No Parking Zones
In anticipation of the Prime Minister's visit, Navi Mumbai Traffic Police have announced significant traffic diversions and designated no-parking zones in Kharghar to ensure smooth vehicular movement and security.
Restricted Routes
The following routes will be restricted to VIP vehicles, police vehicles, emergency services, and attendees of the event:
Both lanes from Ove Gaon Police Chowki to J. Kumar Circle.
The road from Gurudwara Chowk to J. Kumar Circle via B.D. Somani School.
The road between Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 2 of the ISKCON temple.
All other vehicles are prohibited from entering these routes during the specified times.
Alternative Routes
To minimize inconvenience, the traffic department has provided alternative routes for commuters:
Vehicles traveling from Prashant Corner to Ove Gaon Police Chowki and from Ove Gaon Chowk to J. Kumar Circle can turn right near Prashant Corner to reach their destination.
Those heading from Shilp Chowk to J. Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki can turn right or left at Green Heritage Chowk.
Vehicles coming from Gramvikas Bhavan via Green Heritage Chowk can turn left and proceed towards J. Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki via B.D. Somani School.
From Central Park Metro Station, vehicles heading to J. Kumar Circle or Ove Gaon Police Chowki can turn right at Gramvikas Bhavan.
Vehicles traveling from Ove Gaon Chowk to Gurudwara and J. Kumar Circle can proceed from Gurudwara to Gramvikas Bhavan and turn left.
Those going from Gramvikas Bhavan to Gurudwara and J. Kumar Circle can turn right at Ove Gaon Chowk.
Vehicles heading from Vinayak Sheth Chowk to B.D. Somani School and J. Kumar Circle can turn right at Somani School.
No Parking Zones
The following areas have been designated as no-parking zones:
Hiranandani Bridge Junction to Utsav Chowk, to Gramvikas Bhavan, to Gurudwara, to Ove Gaon Chowk, and to Ove Gaon Police Chowki.
Ove Gaon Police Chowki to Ove Cricket Ground (Helipad), Corporate Central Park, Sector 29, to the event venue, to Bhagwati Green Cut, and to ISKCON Temple Gate No. 1.
Gramvikas Bhavan to Green Heritage and Central Park Metro Station.
Both lanes from J. Kumar Circle to Green Heritage.
Exemptions
Fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles, ambulances, and all vehicles related to essential services are exempt from these restrictions.
Public Advisory
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Tirupati Kakade has urged citizens to cooperate with the directions and follow the alternate routes to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Prime Minister's visit.
Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and stay updated with real-time traffic information to avoid any inconvenience.