Traffic Curbs in Mumbai Today as City Preps for Grand Air Show After Atal Setu Launch | Visuals

The Indian Air Force kickstarted its “Mumbai Air Show” over the Marine Drive on January 12 as part of an outreach programme aimed at creating awareness and promoting a deeper connection between the IAF and the local community.

The IAF’s aerial display, in collaboration with the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra Government, will conclude on January 14.

The air show also includes the demonstrations by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) and the ‘Sarang’ Helicopter display team.

The Sarang Helicopter display team posted on its X handle and wrote, “Sarangs painting the Mumbai skies red!”

The aerobatic displays, as per the statement announcing the show, would also feature a vast range of aerial activities, including a fly-past and low-level aerobatic display by the Su-30 MKI, freefall and parachute displays by the ‘Akashganga’ team and C-130 aircraft.

The Suryakiran aerobatic team was established in 1996 and since then, it has been classified as a brand ambassador for the Indian Air Force. It is part of the 52nd Squadron of the Air Force. The team consists of 12 pilots and operates Hawk MK 132 aircraft.

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In fact the Maharashtra Tourism’s Instagram account posted a video of the IAF, asking people to “Get ready to witness a spectacular aerial display by the Indian Air Force in coordination with the Government of Maharashtra.”

The Suryakiran aerobatic team, after its first display on Friday, also posted on its Instagram handle ‘suryakiran_iaf’ and wrote, “Back again in the city of dreams “Aamchi Mumbai” after 20 years.”

Mumbai Airport To Be Partially Shut

Two runways of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)’s will remain closed from 12 pm to 1 pm for three days – January 12-14.

Taking to the microblogging site X, CSMIA wrote, “The Indian Air Force has planned an Aerial Display exercise at Mumbai. Due to this, Mumbai’s CSMIA runways (RWY 09/27 and 14/32) will remain non-operational from 12:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs on 12th, 13th and 14th January, 2024.”

The airport authority also issued a passenger advisory and said, “Passengers are urged to verify their scheduled flights with their respective airlines before heading to the airport during these days. Your cooperation is appreciated.”

What Are The Traffic Restrictions?

The Mumbai traffic police on Friday announced traffic restrictions in south Mumbai in view of the Mumbai Air Show 2024, taking place from January 12 to 14.

According to the advisory, the restrictions will be in effect from 9 am to 5 pm on January 13 and 14.

N S Road (North Bound)

This road will remain closed for all types of vehicular movement except for emergency vehicles towards both bounds, from NCPA & Girgaum Chowapatty.

Alternative Route

– Commuters can take Ramnath Poddar Chowk (Godrej Junction) — take right by Maharshi Karve-Road Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk (Churchgate Junction) — Marine Lines — Charni Road — Pandit Paluskar Chowk (Opera House) — will be right on track towards their desired destination.

– Or they can take the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Junction left turn via Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil — CTO Junction — from there will move towards desired destination.

N S Road (South Bound)

The route from Girgaum Chowapatty (Vinoly Chowapatty) to NCPA/Hutatma Rajguru Chowk (Mantralaya Junction) will remain closed for all vehicle movemenents excluding the exceptions.

Alternative Route

– Commuters can take Kemps Corner Bridge — take left and proceed to their destination choice at Nana chowk.

– Commuters can also from RTI Junction take a left turn to NS Patkar Marg — Pandit Paluskar Chowk — left turn — SVP Road, also a right turn at Pandit Paluskar Chowk – (Opera House) and from there can mvoe towards their destination via Maharashi Karve Road.

Veer Nariman Road (North Bound)

The North bound Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk (Churchgate Junction) to Kilachang Chowk (Sunder Mahal Junction) will be closed for all vehicular traffic.

Alternative Route

– Commuters can reach their destination via Maharashi Karve Road — Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk — Marine Lines — Charni Road — Pandit Paluskar Chowk

Dinshaw Vacha Road

The route via Dinshaw Vacha Road – North bound from Chowk to Ratanlal Babuna Chowk (Marine Plaza Junction) will remain shut for all vehicular movement.

Alternative Route 

– Commuters can take Maharshi Karve Road — Ahilyabai Holkar Chwok — Marine Lines — Charni Road — Pandit Paluskar Chowk, from where they can reach their destination.

Madamcama Road

The North bound route from Hutatma Rajguru Chowk (Mantralaya Junction) to Venutai Chavan Chowk (Air India Junction) will remain closed for all types of vehicular traffic.

Alternative Route

– Commuters can go via Maharashi Karve Road — Ramnath Poddar Chowk — Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk — Marine Lines — Charni Road — Pandit Paluskar Chowk.

Barrister Rajni Patel Marg

The Free Press Journal junction to NS Road will be shut for all vehicular movement.

Vinay K Shah Marg

The North bound route from Jamanalal Bajaj Marg to Murali Deora Chowk — NS Road Vinay K Shah Marg leading towards the road will remain closed for all vehicular traffic.

NOTE: The restriction on all types of vehicular movement excludes emergency vehicles in all areas.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

No parking from 07:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs on January 13 and 14.

• N S Road
• Barrister Rajni Patel Marg
• Madam Cama Road
• Ramnath Goenka Marg
• Dinshaw Vacha Road
• Veer Nariman Road
• Maharshi Karve Road
• Vinay K Shah Road
• Jamanalal Bajaj Marg
• Free Press Journal Road

(With PTI inputs)