In view of the significant turnout expected for the funeral of Ratan Tata, the Mumbai Police on Thursday informed about the traffic diversions that have been implemented along key routes in the city.
Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, breathed his last on October 9 at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. His body, draped in the Indian national flag, is placed on the lawns of the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) at Nariman Point, allowing the public to pay their last respects until 4 PM.
Following this, his mortal remains will be taken for the final rites at the Prayer Hall of the Worli Crematorium.
In view of the significant turnout expected for the funeral of Ratan Tata, the Mumbai Police on Thursday informed about the traffic diversions that have been implemented along key routes in the city to manage vehicular movement.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Saadhan Pawar issued orders to temporarily close Dr E. Moses Marg from Worli Naka to Rakangi Junction to all vehicles except those involved in the funeral procession.
Ratan Tata Funeral: Mumbai Traffic Advisory
The commuters must note that alternative routes have been announced for vehicles heading towards the Worli Naka area. Vehicles can take routes from Rakangi Junction to Mahalakshmi Railway Station via Keshavrao Khade and Haji Ali Junction or navigate through Senapati Bapat Marg and N.M. Joshi Marg.
दि. १०-१०-२०२४ रोजी १३:०० वा. पासून २१:०० वा. पर्यंत, वरळी स्मशानभुमीमध्ये टाटा समुहाचे प्रमुख श्री. रतन टाटा यांच्या अंत्यसंस्कार विधीच्या कार्याक्रमाकरिता मोठ्या संख्येने जनसुमुदाय उपस्थित राहणार आहे. या अनुषंगाने डॉ. अॅनी बेझंट मार्गावर वाहतूक कोंडी होण्याची शक्यता आहे. pic.twitter.com/foab72Jjk1— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) October 10, 2024
Those travelling to Mahalakshmi Railway Station are advised to use Dr Annie Besant Marg and follow designated detours through Ghaffar Khan Junction and Rajni Patel (Lotus Junction).
The Maharashtra government has declared a day of mourning, with flags flown at half-mast across government buildings as a mark of respect.
