New Year's Eve Chaos: Massive Traffic Jams Hit Mumbai-Thane Route, Spoil Celebrations

• Mumbai faces massive traffic congestion on December 31st, disrupting New Year's Eve celebrations for those heading towards Thane and Virar.
• Long queues of vehicles formed on the Mumbai-Thane Western Express Highway, particularly at Dahisar Check Naka, starting around 6:30 PM.
• The traffic snarls are a regular occurrence on the Mumbai-Virar route via Ghodbunder and Fountain, causing hours of delays for commuters.
• An earlier incident involved a child's death due to an ambulance getting stuck in traffic, leading to changed rules, but the situation persists.
• Highway police are deployed at the check post to manage the severe congestion, attempting to clear the roads.

Why It Matters: New Year's Eve celebrations in Mumbai marred by severe traffic, a recurring issue for Mumbaikars.