Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory for Ratan Tata's final rites

Mumbai Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory for late veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tatas final rites in cityThe traffic advisory said that a significant gathering is expected at the crematorium in Jijamata Nagar of Worli for the final rites of Ratan TataIn light of the anticipated large turnout the Mumbai Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory to manage potential congestion particularly on the Dr Annie Besant Road in Worli area and parts of central Mumbai the police saidThe police said that from 1 pm to 9 pm Dr E Moses Road will be closed for all vehicles except those attending the funeral The traffic restrictions were being issued to ensure the safety and convenience of both attendees and local residentsThe police also issued alternative routes for motoristsFor vehicles approaching the Worli Naka area the following alternative routes are recommendedFrom Rakhangi JunctionUse Mahalaxmi Railway Station Junction via Keshav Rao Khade Road then proceed to Haji Ali Junction via Lala Lajpat Rai Road and continue to Rajani Patel Lotus Junction Dr Annie Besant Road and finally to the desired location in the Worli Naka area Motorists can use the Senapati Bapat Road take a left turn onto NM Joshi Road followed by left turns onto Pandurang Budhkar Road and GM Bhosle Road to reach the Worli Naka areaFor those heading to Mahalaxmi Railway Station the recommended routes areFrom Worli Naka Use Dr Annie Besant Road then Gafar Khan Junction to Rajani Patel Lotus Junction Lala Lajpat Rai Haji Ali Junction and make a right turn onto Keshav Rao Khade Road to reach Mahalaxmi Railway Station Use GM Bhosle Road make a right onto Pandurang Budhkar Road then right onto NM Joshi Road and continue towards Deepak Cinema Junction proceeding to Rakhangi JunctionEarlier Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar Special Commissioner Deven Bharti and Joint Commissioner of Police Satya Narayan Chowdhary were among the top officials who also paid homage to Tata at the NCPA lawnsIn view of the heavy footfall anticipated at the NCPA the Mumbai police have beefed up security arrangements and also imposed traffic restrictions in parts of Nariman PointMeanwhile all BEST buses operating in the Worli depot have been diverted via Haji Ali from 430 pm onwards Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly as this temporary change is expected to affect travel times in the area The move aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and accommodate the large number of attendees at the funeral the BEST said