Ahead of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued a advisory and list of traffic curbs at Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and key routes in parts of the city.
In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police announced extensive traffic diversions, road closures, and parking restrictions across South and Central Mumbai for the Tata Mumbai Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The annual Mumbai Marathon will feature seven different race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Run, Elite Race, Champion with Disability Run, Senior Citizens’ Run, and Dream Run. Thousands of runners are expected to participate, police said.
The marathon route will pass through key areas such as CSMT, Azad Maidan, Marine Drive, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, and adjoining roads.
Full Marathon (42.195 km – Amateurs): 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
Half Marathon (21.097 km): 5:00 am to 9:10 am
10 km Timed Run: 6:00 am to 8:00 am
Elite Marathon Race: 7:00 am to 10:30 am
Champion with Disability Run: 7:05 am to 7:45 am
Senior Citizens’ Run: 7:25 am to 8:45 am
Dream Run: 8:15 am to 11:00 am
“Most races will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) or nearby locations and pass through Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Coastal Road, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link areas,” the police said.
Road closures and no-entry zones
To ensure the safety of runners, several major roads will remain closed to regular traffic from 3:00 am to 2:00 pm on 18 January 2026, except for emergency and essential service vehicles.
Key no entry roads include –
– Marine Drive and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road
– D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Madam Cama Road
– Pedder Road, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Tardeo Road
– Dr Annie Besant Road, S.V.S. Road
– Mumbai Coastal Road and Bandra-Worli Sea Link
– Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Worli Sea Face, Mahim Causeway
According to the traffic notification, large sections of South Mumbai, Worli, Mahim, and Bandra will also be declared No Vehicular Zones during the marathon hours.
No parking restrictions
Parking of all types of vehicles will be strictly prohibited from 4:00 am to 2:00 pm on marathon day on roads including M.G. Road, D.N. Road, Marine Drive, Veer Nariman Road, Pedder Road, Worli Sea Face Road, Dr Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link approach roads.
“Designated Pay-and-Park facilities will be available at select BMC parking locations, malls, and open grounds,” the police said.
Emergency services
Ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles, and essential service vehicles carrying milk, gas, and vegetables will be allowed to move along the marathon route when required.
Public Advisory
The Traffic Police have advised citizens to avoid using private vehicles, prefer local trains and public transport and plan their travel well in advance.
The police have asked citizens to follow traffic police instructions and signages.
“The traffic restrictions are temporary and will remain in force until the completion of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 on Sunday,” the traffic notification said.