Mumbai's Sanskruti Arts Festival Traffic Restrictions: Thane Police Releases Advisory, Check Route Diversions

The Sanskruti Arts Festival is returning from February 6 to February 9, bringing culture, music and large crowds to Upvan Lake in Thane (West). Originally scheduled for January, the festival was delayed due to administrative and election-related reasons. Now, to ensure smooth traffic flow, the Thane Traffic Police have announced certain rules. Traffic restrictions will be in place daily from 2 pm to midnight during the event.

The area around Upvan Lake is likely to see heavy footfall as nearly 200 stalls will be set up along the main road from Yeoor Gate to Upvan Payaladevi Temple. Many well-known artists and performers are also scheduled to take part, making the festival a major attraction for residents and visitors alike.

Road Restrictions At

Key Junctions

Traffic coming towards Upvan Lake from areas like Vartak Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Devdaya Nagar–Gandhi Nagar, Kapurbawdi, and Pawar Nagar will not be allowed to move ahead from Birsa Munda Chowk. Vehicles will have to take a right turn towards Pawar Nagar, then turn left near AESSEN Pvt. Ltd. Gate No. 18, beside The Cave Truck, and continue straight to reach their destination.

Routes Changed For Yeoor-Bound Vehicles

Vehicles travelling from Gandhi Nagar, Kapurbawdi, and Pawar Nagar towards Yeoor via Upvan will also face diversions. Instead of going straight, they must turn left at Birsa Munda Chowk, move ahead, and then take a right at Devdaya Nagar Chowk to continue their journey.

Gavand Baug Movement Will Be Limited

All vehicles from Gavand Baug societies and Kokani Pada No. 1 in Upvan will be restricted from passing beyond the public toilet near the Lotus Society’s main entrance. Commuters from these areas will need to take a left from Nilgiri Society corner near Ashapura-Navjeevan Medical, pass through Gavand Bungalow, Surya Society, Gulmohar Society, and then move via AESSEN Pvt. Ltd. Gate No. 18 near The Cave Truck to reach Pawar Nagar Road.

Entry From Yeoor Gate Will Be Blocked

Vehicles coming from Yeoor Gate towards Upvan Payaladevi Temple will not be allowed to go straight. They will have to turn left from Shivai Nagar-Devdaya Nagar Chowk, move through Neelkanth Society, and then reach Birsa Munda Chowk to proceed further.

Strict No-Parking Zones Announced

Parking will not be allowed on several stretches during the festival. These include both sides of the road from Yeoor Gate to Shivai Nagar Chowk, the road from Payaladevi Temple to Birsa Munda Chowk, and the stretch from Lotus Society main entrance to Ashapura–Navjeevan Medical in Upvan.

Big Performances Lined Up

On February 6, famous devotional singer Anand Bhate will perform, as per reports. February 8 will feature Pandit Ajay Pohankar and playback singer Shaan. On February 9, actor and poet Shailesh Lodha, known for playing Taarak Mehta in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, will take the stage.

The traffic police have asked people to plan their travel, follow instructions on the road and use alternate routes to avoid delays during the four-day festival.