Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Din, will be celebrated on May 1st, commemorating the formation of the Marathi-speaking state in 1960. This year, the state holiday coincides with International Labour Day. The day marks the division of Bombay State into Gujarat, comprising Gujarati and Kutchi speakers, and Maharashtra, with Marathi and Konkani speakers.
To celebrate, public and private events, including parades, political speeches, and ceremonies, are organized throughout the state.
Mumbai Traffic Advisory for May 1st Parade:
The Mumbai traffic police have issued a traffic advisory for Dadar's Shivaji Park in anticipation of the Maharashtra Day parade. The restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Key Road Closures:
Keluskar Road South and North: Closed to all vehicles except invitees.
SK Bole Road (Siddhivinayak Junction to Portuguese Church Junction): One-way traffic.
Swatantraveer Savarkar Road (Siddhivinayak Junction to Yes Bank Junction): Entry restricted.
Traffic Diversions:
Traffic toward Western Suburbs: Diverted from Siddhivinayak Junction via SK Bole Road, Portuguese Church, Gokhale Road, LJ Road, and Raja Bade Chowk.
South Mumbai-bound traffic: Diverted via Pandurang Naik Road, Raja Bade Chowk, LJ Road, and Gokhale Road.
No Parking Zones:
Keluskar Road (South & North)
Pandurang Naik Road
NC Kelkar Road (Gadkari Chowk to Kotwal Garden)
Citizens are urged to use Kohinoor Parking Lots near Plaza Cinema and JK Sawant Road, Dadar (W), if they lack a car pass.
