To ease daily traffic chaos, MBVV police blocks entry of 10-wheeler trucks during rush hours; residents had staged protests over potholes and jams.
MUMBAI: A much-needed relief for Thane commuters
Starting this Friday, heavy vehicles (10-wheelers and above) won’t be allowed on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway (NH 48) and Ghodbunder Road during peak hours.
The move comes after weeks of frustration among local residents who staged multiple protests, pointing out how pothole-ridden roads and long traffic jams had made daily commuting a nightmare.
Why the ban?
If you’ve ever driven on Ghodbunder Road during rush hour, you know the struggle—bumper-to-bumper traffic, trucks crawling at snail’s pace, and roads that feel more like obstacle courses than highways.
Residents finally said, “Enough is enough,” and hit the streets in protest. That pressure worked. The Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) traffic police stepped in with this ban to ease congestion and improve road safety.
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Where will trucks be stopped?
According to the traffic police order, heavy vehicles will be stopped at toll plazas and key checkpoints, including:
- Sirsad Phata
- Chimoti Naka
- Fountain Hotel
But don’t worry—essential vehicles like ambulances, fire brigades, oxygen tankers, and trucks carrying perishable goods are exempt.
Parking ban too
The order also makes it clear: no more parking along Ghodbunder Road. Trucks parked on the roadside were making the traffic jam even worse, so clearing them out should help commuters breathe a little easier
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What this means for daily commuters
For lakhs of office-goers and locals who use this stretch every day, this decision could finally mean shorter travel times and safer roads. With metro construction already slowing things down, taking heavy trucks off the road during peak hours is a small but significant win for commuters.
