Parts of Mumbai witness heavy traffic jams during PM Modi's visit

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mumbai caused heavy traffic congestion on Thursday afternoon in some suburban areas due to restrictions on vehicle movement and changes in road routes.
Congestion was seen in the western suburbs — Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Santacruz, Vakola, and Andheri areas.
The traffic police have made arrangements to ensure hassle-free movement of vehicles on Western Expressway, Eastern Expressway and several arterial roads as a large number of people are expected to travel to BKC, a prominent business district which is the site of main event during the PM's day-long visit to the financial capital.
Entry of heavy vehicles on key roads, including Western Express Highway, has been banned between 12 pm and 9pm.
Due to these arrangements, traffic jams were witnessed on prominent roads leading to BKC, the official said, adding at some places vehicular traffic was moving at a very slow pace.
Police personnel have been deployed to regulate traffic, he said.
(With inputs from PTI)