Mumbai Traffic Police has issued restrictions and diversions on major routes near BKC's Jio World Convention Centre, in view of the upcoming wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant -- from July 12 to 15.

The wedding has captured global attention, featuring prominent Bollywood celebrities and international musicians such as Rihanna and Justin Bieber at various functions. However, the three-day travel restrictions imposed for this private/social event sparked widespread criticism among netizens questioning the necessity of such measures.

Per the notification from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ & Central) at Mumbai's Traffic Police Headquarters, the following traffic arrangements will be implemented from July 12 to 15, from 1 pm till midnight:

Affected areas and traffic diversions:

• No Entry for vehicular traffic proceeding to Kurla MTNL from Laxmi Tower Junction, Dhirubai Ambani Square Avenue Lane-3, Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Diamond Junction, Hotel Trident (excluding event vehicles).

• Alternative routes include taking a left turn at Laxmi Tower Junction, proceeding to Diamond Gate No. 8, then a right turn at NABARD Junction and Diamond Junction to reach BKC via Dhirubai Ambani Square/Indian Oil Petrol Pump.

Additional diversions:

• Traffic from Kurla, MTNL Junction, Platina Junction, and Diamond Junction towards BKC, will take a left turn at NABARD Junction, proceed via Diamond Gate No. 8, further take a right turn at Laxmi Tower Junction, and continue to BKC.

• Vehicles from Bharat Nagar, One BKC, We Work and Godrej BKC are restricted at Jio Convention Centre Gate No. 23 and will divert right at Kautilya Bhavan, Avenue 1 Road, behind the Insurance Institute Office, towards the American Consulate through Dhirubai Ambani School.

• Traffic from MTNL Junction will divert left at Dhirubai Ambani School, proceed via Avenue 1 Road, behind the Insurance Institute Office, take a right turn at We Work, left turn at Godrej BKC, and continue towards their destinations.

One way restrictions:

• Latika Road will be one-way for traffic from Ambani Sauare to Laxmi Tower Junction.

• Avenue 3 Road will be one-way for traffic from Kautilya Bhavan to the American Consulate.

The Ambani-Merchant couple will tie the knot on July 12, followed by a blessing ceremony on July 13 and a wedding reception on July 14 where top international celebrities are expected to perform. Motorists are advised to follow designated routes and plan their journeys ahead to minimise disruption.