The Thane Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic diversions in the Kasarvadavali Traffic Sub-Division due to road asphalting work at Gaimukh Ghat on the Thane-Ghodbunder stretch. The work, part
of a geometric improvement project in the ghat section, will begin at 12:01 am on Friday, August 15 and continue until 5:00 am on Monday, August 18.
According to The Free Press Journal, authorities say the diversions are necessary to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the repairs. These restrictions will not apply to emergency and essential services such as ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police, oxygen supply vans and pre-corridor vehicles.
Diversions for Heavy Vehicles
From Mumbai/Thane towards Ghodbunder Road
– Entry closed: Heavy vehicles will be stopped at Y Junction and Kapurbawdi Junction.
– Alternate routes:
- From Y Junction, proceed via Nashik Road through Kharegaon Toll Plaza, Mankoli and Anjurphata to your destination.
- From Kapurbawdi Junction, take a right turn and travel via Kasheli and Ajurphata.
From Mumbra/Kalwa towards Ghodbunder Road
– Entry closed: Vehicles will be stopped at Kharegaon Toll Plaza.
– Alternate route: Use Kharegaon Khadi Bridge, Kharegaon Toll Plaza, Mankoli and Ajurphata.
From Nashik towards Ghodbunder Road
– Entry closed: Heavy vehicles will be blocked at Mankoli Naka.
– Alternate route: Take a right turn under Mankoli Bridge and proceed via Ajurphata.
From Gujarat towards Ghodbunder Road
– Entry closed: Heavy vehicles will be stopped at Chinchoti Naka.
– Alternate route: Travel from Chinchoti Naka via Kaman, Anjur Phata, Mankoli and Bhinwadi.
From Mumbai/Virar/Vasai towards Ghodbunder Road
– Entry closed: Vehicles will be blocked near the Fountain Hotel.
– Alternate route: Same as above, via Kaman, Anjur Phata, Mankoli and Bhinwadi.
The traffic police have urged drivers to plan their journeys accordingly and cooperate with the diversions to avoid congestion. With asphalting work scheduled to last just over three days, authorities expect normal traffic movement to resume early on August 18.
Gaimukh Ghat on Ghodbunder Highway to Get Durable Makeover
The Gaimukh Ghat stretch on Ghodbunder Highway is a key route linking Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Gujarat, Nashik and North Maharashtra. It is set for a long-lasting repair. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, during an inspection on August 8, said the upgrade aims to handle the heavy daily traffic more effectively, as per the Times of India.
Previous fixes on this 800-metre section repeatedly failed, especially during monsoons when potholes and flooding caused severe traffic jams reaching Thane city.
The 14-km highway, which passes through Thane and Mira Bhayander, reportedly carries nearly a lakh vehicles daily, with commuters long complaining about the poor road condition and frequent congestion.
