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The Old Kasara Ghat section of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway will be temporarily closed for road repairs. The closure will happen in two phases-first from February 24 to February 27, 2025, and again from March 3 to March 6, 2025. The highway will remain closed daily from 8 AM to 6 PM during these periods. This maintenance work is being done to prepare the road for the upcoming monsoon season.
Alternative Routes for Motorists
During the closure, vehicles traveling from Nashik to Mumbai will be diverted through the new Kasara Ghat. Heavy vehicles, including Odyssey buses, will not be allowed on the old Kasara Ghat stretch and must take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway instead.
Travelers heading towards Jawhar and Mokhada will need to take an alternative route via Ghatandevi Temple. Motorists are advised to follow speed limits, avoid overtaking, and obey police instructions. The Kasara police and highway patrol units will be closely monitoring traffic to ensure smooth movement and safety.
Security Arrangements for Travelers
To manage traffic and ensure safety, security measures were put in place starting at 10 AM on February 24. Kasara Police Station in-charge Suresh Gavit, along with Highway Police officers Chhaya Kamble and Ram Honde, are leading the efforts. Their team is actively working to prevent congestion and assist travelers in navigating the detours.
Mumbai Faces Heatwave Amid Road Closure
While road repairs are underway, Mumbai is experiencing an intense heatwave. The city recorded a high temperature of 38.4 degrees Celsius, the highest for February in the last five years. The temperature was 6.4 degrees Celsius above normal at the IMD Santacruz observatory and 6.2 degrees Celsius higher at the Colaba observatory.
The highest February temperature ever recorded in Mumbai was 39.6 degrees Celsius on February 25, 1966. The current heatwave is affecting other regions, including Thane and Raigad, which have also been put on alert.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Mumbai will continue to experience high temperatures of around 37 degrees Celsius for the next 24 hours. The extreme heat is caused by a delay in sea breezes, strong easterly winds, and an anticyclone that is blocking air movement.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. With both road closures and rising temperatures, travelers should plan their journeys carefully to avoid discomfort and delays.
