Metro construction to cause 20-day night traffic changes, effecting from 11:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
Thane: Traffic congestion on Thane district’s busiest Kalyan–Shilphata Road is likely to worsen in the coming days, as the traffic department has announced changes in vehicle movement for the next 20 days. The diversion will be in effect from 11:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily to facilitate the installation of girders on metro line pillars.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Pankaj Shirsat, the Kalyan–Taloja Metro line work along Kalyan–Shil Road has already completed the erection of concrete support pillars. The next phase involves placing beams (girders) on these pillars. The night-time schedule has been chosen to avoid major disruptions, as vehicle movement is relatively low during these hours.
The metro construction is being carried out by Gawar Construction Company under the supervision of the MMRDA. The ongoing work covers three main stretches: from Patripul to Runwal Chowk, Manpada Chowk to Sonarpada Chowk, and from Suyog Regency Anantam entrance to Venkatesh Petrol Pump.
As per the traffic notification, girder installation between Manpada Chowk and Sonarpada Chowk will take place from August 11 to August 20, while work between Suyog Hotel Regency Anantam and Venkatesh Petrol Pump will be carried out from August 21 to August 31. The project will proceed in phases to ensure safety and minimize accidents.
