Key Takeaways:
- Thane New Year traffic advisory issues diversions and entry restrictions for the Ganga Aarti between Ahilyadevi Ghat and Talavpali on 31 December 2025.
- Main restrictions include blocked left turns at Tower Naka, rerouted buses via Satis Bridge to Naupada, and temporary opening of the right turn at Mus Chowk to Baba Faluda.
- No-parking zones will be enforced from Jawahar Bagh to Mata Ramabai Chowk and onward to Gaondevi Cut, in effect from 16:00 to 23:00.
- Emergency and essential service vehicles are exempt; commuters are urged to follow diversion routes and cooperate with traffic personnel.
Thane Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the Ganga Aarti organised by the Kopineshwar Cultural Trust on New Year’s Eve. The event will run from 16:00 to 23:00 on 31 December 2025 and will stretch from Ahilyadevi Ghat to Talavpali under the Thane Nagar Traffic Sub‑Division. Authorities expect a large turnout of devotees and have announced measures to ensure smooth movement and prevent congestion.
Thane New Year traffic advisory, key diversions and restrictions
To manage vehicular flow, officials will block all buses and vehicles attempting to turn left from Thane Railway Station via Tower Naka towards Gokhale Road. Affected buses will be rerouted via Satis Bridge to Naupada. Other vehicles that would normally turn left will be directed to continue straight from Tower Naka to Tembhi Naka and Civil Corner.
In a change from the usual arrangement, the right turn from Mus Chowk to Baba Faluda, which had been closed previously, will be temporarily opened to accommodate additional traffic. This measure aims to ease pressure on neighbouring roads and speed up dispersal after the event.
There will also be entry restrictions affecting services from the General Post Office area. Buses travelling from GPO and Court Naka towards the station via Ambedkar Statue, Tower Naka and Jambhali Naka will face controls at the entry points. Authorities have advised alternate routes for these services, including GPO, Jail Road, Kick Naka and CIDCO Road.
Parking rules and exemptions
Parking will be prohibited on both sides of the road from Jawahar Bagh and the Fire Station to Mata Ramabai Chowk, and on the stretch from Mata Ramabai Chowk to Gaondevi Cut, Mahagiri. These no‑parking zones will be enforced for the duration of the advisory, between 16:00 and 23:00 on 31 December. Exemptions apply to police vehicles, fire brigade units, ambulances and other recognised essential service vehicles.
Thane Police have urged motorists and pedestrians to plan journeys in advance and allow extra time if travel through the affected area is unavoidable. Officers and traffic personnel will be on duty to guide commuters, implement diversions and respond to any incidents that could impede movement.
The advisory was shared publicly via the Thane Police social media channels on 29 December 2025, with a reminder for citizens to cooperate with authorities. Event organisers and local officials said the measures are intended to protect attendees and maintain access for emergency services while allowing the religious ceremony to proceed.
Commuters are advised to use the suggested alternate routes, obey signboards and follow directions from traffic staff. Motorists should avoid parking in the designated no‑parking areas to prevent fines and vehicle towing. Those relying on public transport should check with their operators for any temporary route changes or cancellations on the evening of the event.
For updates on traffic conditions on the night, citizens can follow official Thane Police announcements on social platforms and local media outlets. The authorities reiterated that cooperation from the public will be key to keeping roads safe and traffic moving during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
