Mumbai: Traffic Curbs In Place For BMC Polling And Vote Counting | Check Diversions

Polling for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will conclude at 6 pm on January 15, after which Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be collected and stored in designated strong rooms. Vote counting will take place on January 16, 2026, at the same locations, officials said.

To facilitate the smooth conduct of polling, counting and movement of election material, the Mumbai Traffic Police has announced a series of traffic restrictions across parts of Dadar and Worli between January 14 and January 16.

Traffic Curbs in Dadar (West)

Traffic restrictions will be in force from 8 am on January 14 to 11 pm on January 16.

No-entry (except local residents):

• Rao Bahadur S K Bole Marg, from Gyan Mandir Junction to Hanuman Mandir Junction

• Ashok Vruksh Road

• Ranade Road, from Dr Antonia D’Silva High School to Kirtichandra Surishwarji Maharaj Chowk

• Stretch between Baba Sawarkar Chowk and Anna Tipnis Chowk

No-parking zones during the same period:

• Rao Bahadur S K Bole Marg (Gyan Mandir Junction to Hanuman Mandir Junction)

• Ashok Vruksh Road

• Ranade Road

Motorists have been advised to avoid these roads and follow traffic

diversions and instructions issued by personnel on duty.

Restrictions in Worli for Vote Counting

Vote counting will be carried out at the strong room located at the BMC Engineering Hub on Dr E. Moses Road, Worli. Anticipating large crowds, traffic regulations will be enforced from 5 am on January 16 until midnight.

Dr E. Moses Road (Worli Naka to Dainik Shivner Marg):

• No parking on both lanes

• Entry restrictions will be imposed as required

Essential services, government vehicles, police, fire brigade, ambulances and vehicles authorised by the Election Commission will be exempted.

Alternate routes during counting:

• Vehicles travelling from Mahalaxmi Railway Station to Worli Naka should turn right at Nehru Science Centre and proceed via Dainik Shivner Marg and Shiram Mill Naka.

• Vehicles travelling from Worli Naka towards Mahalaxmi should use Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Shiram Mill Naka and Dainik Shivner Marg.

EVM Distribution and Collection at Jambori Maidan

Additional restrictions have been imposed for EVM distribution and collection at Jambori Maidan on GM Bhosale Marg, Worli, from 12.01 am on January 14 until midnight on January 15.

1. M. Bhosale Marg (Worli Naka to Kurane Chowk):

• No parking on both lanes

• Entry restricted as required

Only emergency services, government vehicles and those authorised by the Election Commission will be allowed.

Alternate routes: Motorists travelling from Worli Naka to Kurane Chowk are advised to use Dr Annie Besant Road or Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, the traffic police said.

The police have urged commuters to plan their travel in advance and cooperate with authorities during the election period.