Heavy Vehicles Banned From Entering Mumbai Via Dahisar Toll Plaza During THESE Hours To Prevent Traffic Congestion

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Dahisar toll plaza

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Restriction affects these

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2022 restriction

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Essential vehicles exempt

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Minister Pratap Sarnaik

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MBVV traffic police

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Section 33 (1) (b)

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Versova bridge

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