Mumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police has announced major traffic diversions and restrictions in central Mumbai due to repair and concreting work on the Sant Namdev Maharaj Flyover, also known as the Parel TT Flyover.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-South) Prashant Pardeshi issued the order under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, citing public safety and the need to ensure smooth traffic flow during the repair work.

All vehicular traffic on the northbound carriageway of the Sant Namdev Maharaj Flyover and Hindmata Flyover will remain closed 24 hours a day from March 9, 2026, to April 15, 2026.

Vehicles heading towards Dadar via Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road will use the slip roads at Parel TT and Hindmata bridges.

Between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm, traffic will be diverted via the southbound carriageway and then redirected back to the northbound route near Hindmata.

Vehicles heading towards Byculla in the morning (7:00 am to 4:00 pm) can use the southbound flyover and slip roads. After 4:00 pm, only slip roads will be accessible.

All vehicular traffic on the southbound carriageway of the Sant Namdev Maharaj Flyover and Hindmata Flyover will remain closed 24 hours a day from April 16, 2026, to May 31, 2026.

Vehicles heading towards Byculla from Dr. Ambedkar Road between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm will use the northbound carriageway and slip roads.

After 4:00 pm, traffic will be routed only via slip roads.

Vehicles heading towards Dadar will use slip roads during the day and the northbound carriageway after 4:00 pm.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will undertake concreting work on the northbound section of the Parel TT Flyover. Due to higher traffic volume towards Matunga in the evening, authorities have planned time-based diversions between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm to manage congestion.

Motorists have been advised to plan their routes in advance and expect delays during the repair period.

Mumbai: Days after a seven-year-old boy, Divyansh Maurya, died by falling into a water-filled construction pit in Malad East, the Kurar police have arrested contractor Darshan Patel for negligence. Patel, 42, was remanded to judicial custody on Sunday, while site engineer Kishan remains at large. Both, along with other persons, face a case under Section 106(1) (causing death by rash and negligent act) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The tragedy occurred at a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project managed by Mauli Sai Developers. The site, located near the victim’s house, had been under construction for several months with piling work underway. Investigation revealed the pit was left open without any barricading or safety precautions.

Residents reported that following the drowning, workers were seen hurriedly installing tin sheets around the previously exposed pit on Friday morning. The SRA issued a notice to the developers on March 20 regarding these safety lapses. Dinesh Mahajan, executive engineer at Malad, told The FPJ, “SRA is a planning authority and not an executing authority. The developer and the architect are fully responsible for implementing the project and ensuring safety. We issued a notice to the construction company regarding safety the very next day.”

The incident took place around 7 pm on March 19 while Divyansh was playing outside. CCTV footage shows the child attempting to retrieve his ball from the pit with a stick before losing his balance. His father, Rajesh Maurya, later discovered the boy’s legs protruding from the water. Divyansh was rushed to Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali West but was declared dead on arrival. The area is surrounded by partially demolished slums and frequented by children playing in the bylanes. The site is located in a dead-end lane locally known as ‘Bhoot Galli’.

Mira Road: A major fire broke out at a godown near the Pleasant Park area in Mira Road on Tuesday night, triggering panic among residents as flames rapidly spread to nearby residential buildings.

Details On The Fire

The blaze erupted around 9 pm in a makeshift warehouse constructed using tin sheets and bamboo. The godown reportedly stored highly flammable materials such as plastic and cloth, which intensified the fire and caused it to spread quickly.

Massive Fire Led To Extensive Firefighting Operation

As the flames grew, they reached adjacent buildings, impacting balconies and forcing several residents to evacuate as a precaution. The fire climbed up to the fourth floor of nearby structures, creating a tense situation in the locality. The situation worsened after gas cylinders inside the premises exploded, further fuelling the blaze and damaging vehicles parked in the vicinity.

Fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and launched a large-scale operation to douse the flames. Multiple water tankers and firefighting equipment were deployed to bring the situation under control, given the intensity of the fire. While no casualties have been reported, officials estimate major financial losses, particularly for residents whose homes and vehicles were affected.

MNS Likely To Stage Protest Today

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Sandeep Rane alleged that several such commercial establishments operate without proper permissions or fire safety clearances. He said the party would stage a protest on Wednesday over the issue. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation.