Mumbai: Lower Parel bridge undergoes repair; here are the traffic diversions in the area for the next few weeks

Ahead of the closure of Lower Parel Bridge starting Sunday morning, the Mumbai traffic police has issued several diversions for motorists travelling from south Mumbai and travelling further towards western or central suburbs.

The Western Railway had on Sunday asked Mumbai traffic police to shut the nearly century-old bridge that was built back in 1921.

The closure also means those coming from south Mumbai onwards will have to use Senapati Bapat Marg and the stretch below Lalbaug flyover for going down towards suburbs. Those travelling to Phoenix Mall will have to take a right Shingate Chowk towards Bharat Mata chowk and further head towards Phoenix Mall via Prabhadevi.

The closure of the bridge is not only for vehicles but also for pedestrians. This was done after a detailed technical inspection of the bridge by IIT Bombay , BMC and WR.

Traffic diversions

1. Traffic movement from Bharat Mata junction to Shingate chowk take a left from Shingate Chowk towards NM Joshi Marg.

2. Traffic from Arthur Road Naka to Shingate chowk on NM Joshi Marg take right towards Bharat Mata junction.

3. Motorists can also use Senapati Bapat Marg while travelling from Jacob Circle towards North Mumbai.