Mount Mary Fair 2026: Mumbai Traffic Police Announce Restrictions In Bandra From September 13-20

Mount Mary Fair 2026: Mumbai Traffic Police Announce Restrictions In Bandra From September 13-20

Mumbai Traffic Police will impose temporary traffic restrictions in Bandra from September 13 to 20 for the annual Mount Mary Fair. Several roads near Mount Mary Church will face one-way and no-entry rules, while heavy vehicle movement and parking will be restricted. The measures aim to manage traffic congestion and ensure safety as thousands of devotees are expected.

Poonam AprajUpdated: Friday, September 04, 2026, 10:40 PM IST
Mount Mary Fair 2026: Mumbai Traffic Police Announce Restrictions In Bandra From September 13-20
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Mumbai: Temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Bandra Traffic Division from September 13 to September 20, in view of the annual Mount Mary Fair. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit Mount Mary Church during the week-long fair, raising the possibility of traffic congestion in the area.

The restrictions will remain in force as required during the fair to ensure smooth traffic movement and public safety.

One-way and no-entry restrictions

  1. Mount Mary Road: Closed to all vehicles from 6 am to 11 pm, except emergency vehicles and vehicles of local residents carrying police-issued car passes.

  2. Kane Road: One-way from its junction with Mount Mary Road towards B.J. Road. No entry from B.J. Road, except for local residents holding valid passes.

  3. Pereira Road: One-way from east to west, with no entry from B.J. Road.

  4. St. John Baptista Road: Closed to all vehicular traffic from 6 am to 11 pm, except local residents carrying special passes.

  5. Chapel Road–Veronica Road: Right turn at Carmel Church will be closed to all vehicles.

Heavy vehicle restrictions

Entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited between 6 am and 11 pm from September 13 to September 20 on:

K.C. Marg

Chapel Road

John Baptista Road

St. Sebastian Road

Mount Carmel Road

Mount Mary Road

B.J. Road

Kane Road

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Parking and halting restrictions

Parking or halting of vehicles, except for immediate pick-up or drop-off of passengers, will be prohibited on both sides of the following roads between 6 am and 11 pm throughout the fair:

  1. Mount Mary Road

  2. Pereira Road

  3. Kane Road

  4. Hill Road — between St. Paul’s Road junction and Mehboob Studio junction

  5. Mount Carmel Road

  6. Chapel Road

  7. John Baptista Road

  8. St. Sebastian Road

  9. Rebello Road

  10. Dr. Peter Dias Road

  11. St. Paul Road

Motorists and visitors have been advised to cooperate with traffic police personnel, follow the temporary restrictions and use alternative routes wherever necessary.

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