Mumbai Traffic Police has closed the road linking Seven Hills Junction and Lok Bharati Junction in Andheri East from 6 Nov 2026. The current project schedule reported for the closure runs to 31 May 2027, meaning drivers around Marol and nearby parts of Andheri East need to use an alternate route for several months.
Key takeaways
- Road affected: The Seven Hills Junction–Lok Bharati Junction link is closed to all vehicle types.
- Reason: The work covers road concreting and construction of stormwater drains.
- Notified diversion: Vehicles approaching from Seven Hills Junction are being routed via Military Road, Tanvi Super Market Junction and Marol Bhavan.
- Current schedule: Mid-Day reports the restriction from 6 Nov 2026 through 31 May 2027, while the official public-notice index marks Notification 224 as valid “Till Next Order”.
- Trip impact: The authorities have not published a verified extra-travel-time figure, so motorists should not assume a fixed delay or a fixed reopening date.
What changed on 6 Nov 2026
Notification No. 224/DCP/East/Traffic/temp/2026 was listed by the Mumbai Traffic Police on 5 Nov 2026 under the subject “Entry Closed and Alternate Route Of MIDC Traffic Division”. The linked public-notice page confirms the notification number and date. A traffic notice on the Mumbai Police portal and independent reporting by Mid-Day identify the affected connection as the road between Seven Hills Junction and Lok Bharati Junction.
The restriction applies to the local link used by traffic moving between Marol-Maroshi Road, Seven Hills Hospital, Lok Bharati Junction and surrounding roads. It is not a temporary closure caused by an accident or a toll-plaza malfunction. The reason given in the reporting is infrastructure work: concreting of the road and construction of a stormwater-drain system.
Which diversion route has been reported
Vehicles approaching from Seven Hills Junction are being directed through Military Road, Tanvi Super Market Junction and Marol Bhavan before continuing towards their destinations. Urban Acres reported the same route after reviewing the MIDC Traffic Division notification. Drivers should follow the signs and directions at the site because local traffic staff may adjust movement when construction activity, congestion or emergency access requires it.
The route is a practical alternative, not a promise that every journey will take the same amount of time. The notified path may be slower during office peaks, and the available reports do not give a measured distance or a guaranteed delay. A navigation app may also suggest a road that is technically nearby but temporarily inaccessible, so the physical barricades and traffic instructions remain important.
Why the closure matters to daily drivers
The direct effect will be felt by people who use the Seven Hills–Lok Bharati connection as part of a short local trip. A longer approach through Military Road or Marol Bhavan can add distance even when the destination itself has not changed. For two-wheelers, cars, autorickshaws and local delivery vehicles, that can mean more time in stop-and-go traffic and less predictable arrival times.
The cost effect is usually small on one trip but can become visible for a regular commute. A driver who makes the detour twice a day may cover more kilometres each week, while repeated idling can raise fuel use without changing the pump price. The fuel-cost calculator can help estimate the effect of an extra distance using the vehicle’s mileage and the current price entered by the user; it is a planning estimate, not an official forecast of the diversion’s cost.
Businesses moving parcels, food, service equipment or staff through Andheri East also face a scheduling issue. A road closure that lasts through a construction phase can affect appointment windows and the time needed between multiple local stops. Operators can compare a revised sequence with the road-trip planner and then check the live route before sending a vehicle into the affected area.
What the schedule wording means
There is an important distinction between the public notice index and the project timeline reported in the news. Mid-Day and Urban Acres describe the closure as running from 6 Nov 2026 to 31 May 2027. However, the official Mumbai Traffic Police index currently shows Notification 224’s validity as “Till Next Order”. That means 31 May 2027 is the current published work-related schedule, not a guarantee that the road will reopen automatically on that date.
For drivers, the safest interpretation is to treat the closure as active until an updated traffic notification says otherwise. If the work finishes early, the police may withdraw or modify the restriction. If construction runs late, another notice may extend it. There is no verified basis for promising an earlier reopening or for assuming that the diversion will remain unchanged for the entire period.
What to check before travelling
- Confirm the latest Mumbai Traffic Police notice and look for changes to the barricade or diversion arrangement.
- Allow extra time for the Military Road–Tanvi Super Market Junction–Marol Bhavan route during peak periods.
- Keep the destination’s final approach in mind; reaching Marol does not mean every local connecting road is open.
- For repeated trips, compare the extra kilometres and fuel estimate rather than assuming the added cost is negligible.
- Check live fuel prices before refuelling if the closure changes where a regular trip can stop.
What to watch next
The next useful update would be a traffic notice confirming a change in the closure, a revised diversion, or the completion of the concreting and drainage work. Until then, this remains a long-duration local road restriction rather than a change to Mumbai’s toll rates or a new FASTag rule. Drivers using the Seven Hills, Marol and Lok Bharati area should plan around the notified route and recheck conditions on the day of travel.
Sources
- Mumbai Traffic Police, “Public Notice List — Notification No. 224/DCP/East/Traffic/temp/2026” — 5 Nov 2026.
- Mid-Day, “Mumbai: Seven Hills-Lok Bharati road in Andheri to remain closed till May 2027; check details here” — 5 Nov 2026.
- Urban Acres, “Mumbai Traffic Updates: Andheri Road Shut Until May 2027” — 6 Nov 2026.
