Mumbai police announce traffic changes for Prince William visit
Road closures and parking suspensions will be implemented in south Mumbai from November 16 to 19 for the Earthshot Prize awards.
The Mumbai Police on Saturday announced various traffic diversions, road closures, and parking restrictions across south Mumbai from November 16 to 19. According to The Hindu, these measures are being taken for a VVIP visit involving Britain’s Prince William.
Prince William is scheduled to attend the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai on November 17. The sixth annual environmental awards ceremony will take place from November 16 to 18 and is expected to host 5,000 guests, including Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, and Rami Malek.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Traffic, Hemrajsingh Rajput issued a notification detailing changes to traffic movement near Ballard Pier, Shaheed Bhagatsingh Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, and the NCPA area. The notice also includes restrictions on vehicle movement towards the Ballard Pier alighting point on November 16.
Parking will be suspended for 24 hours on Vinay K. Shah Marg and Dorabji Tata Road. On November 16, parking is also suspended from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Moraji Road, J.
N. Media Marg, and Walchand Hirachand Marg.
Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on November 16, the route from Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg to Avtarsingh Bedi Chowk, turning right towards Walchand Hirachand Marg, will be open only to vehicles carrying VVIPs. A U-turn from the northbound carriageway of Free Press Road at Hutatma Rajguru Chowk will be allowed during this period.