Mumbai: Metro services, BKC traffic to be hit for PM’s visit tomorrow

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The Ghatkopar-Versova Metro Blue Line 1 will shut services for 1 hour 45 minutes in the middle of the evening peak hour to facilitate the visit of Prime Minister to Gundavli station of Red Line 7 along the Western Express Highway for the opening of two new corridors of Mumbai Metro. The timings coincide with the Prime Minister's visit.

Mumbai Metro issued a "service update" in this regard. "Since we are informing in advance, we expect commuters to adjust travel timings. In addition to covering through publications, we will have social media coverage, train and announcements at stations. Meticulous planning will ensure no chaos," an official said.

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"Stopping an existing line for inauguration will lead to chaos in Andheri East and cause traffic snarls several kilometres long, severely inconveniencing citizens," said Dhaval Shah of the Lokhandwala-Oshiwara Citizens Association.

BKC offices told to shut early

The police has appealed to offices in BKC to allow all staff to leave offices early, starting 12 noon on the day of the event so that there are no traffic issues, and to minimise the effect of all restrictions.