Mumbai Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, announcing road closures, diversions and no-parking zones across south Mumbai from 2 PM to 9 PM due to VVIP movements for the India–France event at Gateway.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Monday (February 17) to launch the India–France Year of Innovation 2026 and hold talks on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Welcome to India!
India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress.
See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend… https://t.co/5gDTDt6llp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2026
Ahead of the event, which he will attend with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mumbai Police have issued a traffic and security advisory.
The IFYI event will be held at the Gateway of Mumbai, for which traffic advisories have been issued.
Focus of the visit
Discussions are expected to centre on Artificial Intelligence amid the ongoing AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, along with deeper cooperation in technology and defence.
Around 3:15 PM on Tuesday, French President Macron and PM Modi are set to hold bilateral engagements at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai.
BY 5:15 PM, the two leaders are set to inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation (IFYI) 2026 and address that gathering of business leaders, start-ups, researchers and other innovators from both the countries.
Mumbai Police issued advisory
Mumbai traffic Police have instructed to avoid congestion on adjoining roads due to VVIP movements on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, P Ramchandani Marg, B K Boman Bahram Marg and Mahakavi Bhushan Marg in south Mumbai from 2 PM to 9 PM, an official told news agency PTI.
In view of the India–France Year of Innovation event at Gateway of India (14–22 February 2026; main event on 17 February), traffic congestion is expected on adjoining roads. On 17 February 2026, from 14:00 to 21:00 hrs, the following traffic arrangements will be in place. pic.twitter.com/GZMogE95Wi
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) February 15, 2026
Due to the entry of officials, the stretch of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg from the junction of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk will be closed for all types of vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles, in both directions.
Due to the closure, residents have advised to use the alternative route from Regal Junction to take on Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg.
No parking areas have also been established. As per police, no parking will be allowed on Nathalal Parekh Road, Jagannath Bhosle Road, Captain Prakash Pethe Road, Rambhau Salgaonkar Road, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, and B K Boman Behram Road.
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