Worli’s Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg on the northbound lane will remain closed till November, announced the Mumbai traffic police, owing to the ongoing Coastal Road project work.
The Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg goes towards Prabhadevi in Dadar from Worli. It starts from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction to JK Kapoor Junction, which is all nonfunctional starting Saturday till November 30, according to the police notification.
According to the MTP, while the route will be closed, vehicular traffic, heading north from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction will be diverted and permitted to travel only towards the Worli-Bandra Sea Link.
The alternate route provided by the traffic police is: Vehicles moving from Mela Junction to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan flyover – to Worli Naka, proceeding towards Podar Junction to the desired destination. The second route is from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction, motorists can take a right turn towards Flora Foundation, going towards Sir Pochkhanwala Marg, to JK Kapoor Junction and proceeding to the desired destination.
The right turn from Bindu Madhav Thackeray Junction to Flora Fountain, moving towards Podar Junction, and reaching JK Kapoor Junction to the desired destination, is another route provided as an alternative to the motorists.
The second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road will be opened for public and vehicular traffic on June 10, which will be from Marine Drive to Haji Ali.
Meanwhile, the entire segment from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Marine Drive is expected to be operational by October, said the BMC officials. Once operational completely, it’s predicted to decongest traffic in South Mumbai and western suburban areas.
