Sion ROB closure: BEST announces route diversions for “these” buses: Check details here

BEST implemented changes to 20 bus routes and curtailed three others, affecting thousands of daily commuters.

August 2, 2024

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has decided to make extensive revisions to its bus routes as Sion ROB has been closed for demolition and reconstruction.

Consequently, BEST implemented changes to 20 bus routes and curtailed three others, affecting thousands of daily commuters.

The adjustments aim to manage traffic disruptions caused by the bridge’s closure, but many passengers are experiencing longer travel times and altered schedules.

The transport body undertaking is working to accommodate these changes and minimize commuter inconvenience.

Routes are curtailed:

Bus routes A-C 10, A-25, and 352 at Rani Laxmibai Chowk.

Key diversions:

1.     Diversion via Sulochana Sethi Marg, 60 Feet Road, Dharavi T Junction:

Route 11 Ltd: Navy Nagar to Bandra Colony

Route 181: Antop Hill to SEEPZ

Route 225 Ltd: Pratiksha Nagar to JVPD Bus Station

Route 348 Ltd: Pratiksha Nagar to Dindoshi

Route 355 Ltd: Trombay to Santacruz

2.     Diversion via Sulochana Sethi Marg, 90 Feet Road, LBS Road to Dharavi Depot:

Route C-305: Backbay Bus Depot to Dharavi Bus Depot

3.     Division Between Kalanagar and Priyadarshini via BKC Connector:

Route 356 Ltd: Tata Power – Chembur Center to Santacruz

Route A-375: Shivaji Nagar to Bandra

Route C-305: Bandra to CBD Belapur

4.     Diversion between Mahabharata weigh bridge and Sion hospital via Dharavi bus depot, T junction, 60 feet Road and L T hospital

Route 7 Ltd: Vijay Ballabh Chowk to Vikhroli Depot

Route 22 Ltd: Vijay Ballabh Chowk to Marol

Route 25: P Thakarey Udyan to Vihar Lake

Route 411: Wadala Depot to Chandivali

5.     Diversion via RL Chowk, Sion Hospital, Sulochana Sethi Road, Mahabharata weigh bridge and Sion hospital , 60 feet Road, Banwari Compound

Route A-376: Shivaji to Mahim

6.     Diversion between Maharashtra Kata and Rani Laxmibai Chowk vai Dharavi bus depot, T junction , 60 ft Road, Sulochana Sethi Marg, Sion Hospital and R L Chowk

Route 312: Pratiksha Nagar to Marol Depot

Route 341: Pratiksha Nagar to Goregaon Station

Diversion with change in destination

BEST bus route A-C 72, previously running between RL Chowk and Bhayander, now curtailed at Kalakila Dharavi and also running on a diverted route.

Similarly, destination of bus routes 176, C-302, and 463 have been altered and are now running on diverted paths.

Several passengers are voicing their concerns on different social media platforms and have demanded the introduction of a new bus route connecting Sion Station’s west side to South Mumbai, as well as the western and eastern suburbs.