Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Police Announce 5-Hour Traffic Diversion for Ambedkar Jayanti Drone Show at Dadar’s Shivaji Park; Check Details
Mumbai Traffic Police have issued an advisory for Sunday, May 10, announcing road closures and diversions near Shivaji Park in Dadar from 5 PM to 10 PM. The restrictions accommodate a major drone show celebrating Dr Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary. Keluskar Roads North and South are closed; motorists should use S.K. Bole Road instead.
Commuters in Dadar and surrounding areas are advised to prepare for significant traffic diversions this evening, Sunday, May 10. The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced a series of road closures and rerouting measures around Shivaji Park to accommodate a large-scale drone show commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The restrictions are scheduled to remain in effect from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM as authorities manage an expected influx of thousands of attendees.
Temporary Road Closures in Dadar
To ensure public safety and the smooth execution of the aerial display, specific arteries surrounding the park will be restricted. According to the official police advisory:
- Keluskar Road South and Keluskar Road North will be closed to all regular vehicular traffic.
- Access to these roads during the restricted hours will be limited strictly to authorised vehicles and designated event invitees. Supriya Sule’s Car Rammed on Mumbai-Pune Expressway; Baramati MP Escapes Unhurt.
Recommended Alternate Routes
Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys to avoid congestion at major intersections. The traffic department has suggested the following diversions:
- Suburban-bound Traffic: Vehicles travelling toward the western suburbs from Siddhivinayak Junction should utilise S.K. Bole Road, moving via Gokhale Road, Gadkari Junction, and L.J. Road.
- South Mumbai-bound Traffic: Motorists heading south from Yes Bank Junction are advised to divert through Pandurang Naik Road and proceed via Raja Bade Chowk and Gadkari Junction. Mumbai: Video of Couple Having S*x on Footpath Outside Churchgate Railway Station Goes Viral.
Event Context and Public Advisory
The centrepiece of the evening is a specialised drone-based visual presentation. The show is designed to highlight the life and enduring legacy of Dr Ambedkar through a coordinated display of lights and formations over the Shivaji Park grounds. Traffic officials have deployed additional personnel throughout Dadar to assist with the transition. Citizens have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel near Shivaji Park this evening and to cooperate with our officers on the ground. Given the typical Sunday evening rush, commuters are advised to account for extra travel time if passing through Dadar.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 10, 2026 03:55 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
