Mumbai braces for 7-hour traffic curbs as PM Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron attend India–France event

MUMBAI: Traffic police have announced road restrictions for the main ‘India-France Year of Innovation’ event which PM Modi and French President Macron will attend.

The Mumbai Traffic Police will implement diversion and traffic management arrangements ahead of the high-profile visit. Around 3:15 PM on February 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to hold bilateral engagements at Lok Bhavan.





Later, at around 5:15 PM, the two leaders will jointly inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation (IFYI) 2026 and address business leaders, start-ups, researchers and innovators at an event at the Gateway of India in South Mumbai.

Police expect congestion on adjoining roads due to VVIP movements on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, P Ramchandani Marg, B K Boman Behram Marg and Mahakavi Bhushan Marg between 2 pm and 9 pm.



In South Mumbai



Restrictions will be in effect from 2 pm to 9 pm

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg will be closed for traffic, except emergency vehicles, from Regal Junction. The stretch from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk will remain shut for all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles in both directions.


Alternative route: Regal In-Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mahakavi Bhushan Rd-Roman Behra Marg-proceed to desired destination. Vehicles may also take Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mahakavi Bhushan Road and B K Boman Behram Road to reach their destination.


Pramchandani Marg: Stretch of North Court to Adam Street Jn will be closed for traffic, except emergency vehicles. The stretch from Jokhim Alva Chowk to Adam Street junction will remain closed for vehicular movement.



Alternative route: Alva Chowk to Radio Club via P Ramchandani Marg to Haji Niyaz Azmi Rd - Bhid Bhanjan Mandir - right turn - Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd - Regal Junction - complete turnaround - Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd - Mahakavi Bhushan Marg - proceed to desired destination.

Vehicles may divert via Jagannath Palav Chowk before taking the turnaround toward Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg and Mahakavi Bhushan Marg.

Rambhau Salgaonkar Road: One-way road from Indu Clinic Junction to Volga Chowk is being opened for two-way traffic from 1 pm to 4 pm.

No parking on: Nathalal Parekh Rd, Jagannath Bhosle Rd, Capt Prakash Pethe Rd, Rambhau Salgaonkar Rd, Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd, B K Boman Behram Marg.

Additionally, a stretch behind Hotel Taj from Raobahadur Desai Chowk to Hotel Diplomat will be declared a no-parking zone.

Taxi stand and BEST bus stand situated on Adam Street and Indu Clinic Jn will be closed. The taxi and BEST bus stands at Adam Street and P Ramchandani Marg will remain shut during the restriction period.


In Western Suburbs

• Movement of heavy vehicles will be completely prohibited on both north-bound and south-bound carriageways of Western Express Highway between Vakola flyover and Dahisar toll naka from 8 am to 9 pm.
• Ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles and govt vehicles deployed for VVIP security will be exempted.