The roads near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai witnessed massive traffic congestion on Friday after thousands of Maratha quota protesters gathered in the area.

Thousands of members of the Maratha community spilled onto the roads leading to Azad Maidan, where activist Manoj Jarange is scheduled to launch his quota agitation on Friday.

According to the BEST traffic control notice, 14 roads faced diversions, curtailments, or closures, affecting over 40 bus routes across Mumbai. The changes were implemented between 6.15 am and 9.30 am due to the Maratha quota protest.