The move is expected to ease daily travel for more than 15 lakh residents of Mira-Bhayandar, along with thousands of motorists who use this busy corridor.
Mumbai: The state government has announced that the Dahisar toll plaza will be shifted 2 km away from its current location, before Diwali. At present, the toll naka locates on the border of Greater Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation. It will now be moved near the nursery across Versova Bridge on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway.
The decision was finalized on Tuesday in a meeting attended by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. The move is expected to ease daily travel for more than 15 lakh residents of Mira-Bhayandar, Dahisar, Thane, vehicle owners, and passengers traveling towards Mumbai, who use this busy corridor.
For years, the current location has been a major traffic choke point, often causing delays of 30 minutes to over an hour. “The present toll plaza falls within city limits and creates daily hardship for commuters. Relocating it will improve traffic flow, save time and fuel, and enhance the overall travel experience between Mumbai and the rapidly growing suburbs,” said Sarnaik.
What Residents Say About the Toll Plaza Shift
Rahul Pareek, a resident of Mira-Bhayandar, expressed his relief and said,
“There will be a lot of relief for motorists who earlier suffered in traffic for an hour or more. As a daily commuter, I know how painful bottleneck traffic can be—it should have been resolved long ago. This move feels like a gift for us. It has become a reality due to the efforts and dedication of Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from Ovala-Majiwada, Thane, and transport minister. We hope the plan is implemented at the earliest.”
Bipin Gupta, another resident of Mira-Bhayandar, shared his view,
“This is a big relief for us. We know how frustrating it is to be stuck in traffic for hours. While it may not directly affect local residents, but for those who travel by car and bike on this stretch, the relocation will bring tremendous relief.”
Importantly, toll collection will not be affected. The levy on small vehicles was waived at Mumbai’s five entry points—including Dahisar—before last year’s assembly elections. Currently, only heavy vehicles are charged. However, the naka still causes long queues as small vehicles get caught in the jam along with trucks and trailers.
The proposal will now be sent to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) since the new location falls under its jurisdiction, and further clearance will be required from the Union Ministry of Road Transport. Sarnaik said the new plan could be implemented within two months.
