Days ahead of Coldplay’s mega show in Navi Mumbai, traffic restrictions have been imposed in the city. Navi Mumbai traffic authorities have announced certain protocols to be followed to ensure smooth flow and safety of all during the concert at Dr D.Y. Patil Stadium, Nerul on January 18, 19 and 21.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Tirupati Kakade, has issued an order under the Motor Vehicles Act, Sections 115, 116(1)(a)(b), and 117. Under this order, heavy vehicles have been restricted in the city on these specific dates. Besides this, all types of heavy and goods-carrying vehicles have also been banned from entering, travelling, or parking on any roads within the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate.
However, vehicles carrying essential goods, fire brigades, ambulances and government vehicles have been exempted from these restrictions, which will be imposed on January 18, 19, and 21 from 2 pm to 12 am each day.
“Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly on the concert dates and avoid roads near the stadium during the restricted hours. Adequate arrangements to facilitate the movement of emergency and essential services during this period will be made," DCP Kakade said while talking about the traffic restrictions, as quoted by Free Press Journal.
Coldplay is ready to make history with their highly-anticipated performances in India. This marks Coldplay’s first performance in India since 2016. In addition to the Mumbai shows, Coldplay will also be performing at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26, 2025. Previously, the band was supposed to hold only one show in the city. However, a second show was added due to “unprecedented demand" by the audiences.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, a notice was recently also sent to the singer Chris Martin and the organisers of the show, asking them not to use children in any form on stage. As reported by NDTV, the organisers have also been asked to ensure that no children are allowed to enter the concert venue without earplugs or hearing protection.
