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Mumbai traffic diversions set for Prince William visit
The Story in Brief
Mumbai Police on Saturday (November 14, 2026) announced traffic diversions, road closures and parking restrictions across parts of south Mumbai from November 16 to 19 in view of a VVIP visit to the city. The restrictions come ahead of Britain's Prince William's visit for the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, hosted in Mumbai from November 16 to 18.
The notification by Hemrajsingh Rajput, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Traffic, Mumbai, covers changes around Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Shaheed Bhagatsingh Marg, Ballard Pier and roads in the NCPA area. Pay-and-park is suspended on Vinay K. Shah Marg and Dorabji Tata Road for 24 hours, and on November 16 parking is suspended from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Moraji Road, J. N. Media Marg and Walchand Hirachand Marg.
The U-turn from Free Press Road's northbound carriageway at Hutatma Rajguru Chowk towards the southbound carriageway will be permitted, and the right turn from Madam Cama Road towards Free Press Road will remain open. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on November 16, the route from Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg to Avtarsingh Bedi Chowk and right towards Walchand Hirachand Marg will be open only to vehicles carrying VVIPs.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The restrictions affect commuters and residents in south Mumbai for four days, with the most severe curbs on November 16 when the Earthshot Prize events begin. The police notification lists specific closures and routes reserved for VVIPs, but does not specify alternative routes for the public. Commuters will need to plan journeys around Hutatma Rajguru Chowk and Ballard Pier, where vehicle movement is most restricted. The diversions remain in force until November 19, a day after the ceremony concludes.
Source: thehindu.com
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