Navratri: Mumbai city, suburbs witness heavy traffic congestion

Mumbai | Thursday | 18th October, 2018

Summary:

(Representational Image) The Mahalaxmi and Mumbadevi temple areas remained the focal point for the traffic department. The Mahalaxmi and Mumbadevi temple areas remained the focal point for the traffic department. (Representational Image)Various spots in the city and suburbs witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Wednesday even as the Mumbai Police Traffic Division said additional forces had been deployed at pre-identified spots to tackle traffic woes during the nine-day Navratri festival. Haji Ali junction has already been witnessing heavy traffic during the festival as devotees from across the country queue up outside the Mahalaxmi temple. Severe traffic congestion was reported at the Haji Ali junction on Wednesday after a taxi broke down in a north-bound lane..