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ghodbunder road news

24 deaths later, accident-prone stretch of Ghodbunder to be fixed

24 deaths later, accident-prone stretch of Ghodbunder to be fixed
Published on May 29, 2026 05:00 am IST

Speeding vehicle crushes 20-year-old biker in Thane hit-and-run

Speeding vehicle crushes 20-year-old biker in Thane hit-and-run
Published on May 18, 2026 06:24 am IST

Thane ring route metro faces increasing opposition from residents, parties

Thane, India - April -28 2026:The Thane Metro Rail Project,envisioned to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity to business hubson the western side of the city, is facing growing opposition from residentsand political parties. Locals argue that instead of reducing congestion, theproposed internal metro could worsen the situation, as several stations areplanned within densely populated residential areas along Ghodbunder Road. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, April -28, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
Published on May 05, 2026 12:00 am IST

BJP MP Hemant Savra’s car on wrong side hit by dumper in Thane

BJP MP Hemant Savra’s car on wrong side hit by dumper in Thane
Published on May 02, 2026 05:20 am IST

BJP MP Hemant Savara escapes unhurt as truck hits his car on wrong side in Thane

Police said they have not registered any case.
Published on May 01, 2026 11:31 am IST

Thane societies report 50% water cuts, while TMC claims adequate reserves

Thane societies report 50% water cuts, while TMC claims adequate reserves
Published on Mar 21, 2026 04:56 am IST

Traffic-choked Ghodbunder Road stretch handed over to Thane civic body for maintenance

Thane, India - December. 16, 2016:Traffic jam on GB Road -Traffic at Ghodbunder Road was thrown out of gear as a heavy motor vehicle container coming from Gujarat turned at 4.30 am on Majiwada Flyover,container was coming from Gujarat and was heading towards JNPT.The incident resulted in heavy traffic jam and traffic towards Mumbai and Nashik moved at snailÕs pace. The bridge had to be closed down to clear the container , India,Friday December. 16, 2016.(Photo by Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) (Praful Gangurde)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 12:03 am IST

Nine booked for driving in the wrong lane, causing major accident on Friday

According to the Kasarwadavali police the accident took place on the Ghodbunder Road near the Gaimukh traffic outpost. A cement-laden truck crashed into several vehicles, cars and autos, that were being driven in the opposite direction. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 05:26 am IST

Four injured in multi-vehicle crash on Ghodbunder Road, 14 vehicles damaged

Thane, India - January -09, 2026:A collision involving 12 vehicles occurred at the Gaimukh Ghat on Ghodbunder Road. It is reported that four people have been injured in the accident, According to the police, the accident occurred in the morning when some car drivers, due to traffic, were driving from the Thane side towards Fountain Borivali side using the wrong and opposite lane. The incident involved one auto-rickshaw and 12 four-wheeler vehicles ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, January -09, 2026. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 06:20 am IST

Mumbai: Cement truck hits wrong-lane vehicles; pile-up leaves four injured

The accident took place around 6.30 am near the Gaimukh traffic outpost on the Thane-bound lane. (Representative photo)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 09:00 am IST

Deleted call entry exposes gambling addict who claimed to be robbed by cops

Deleted call entry exposes gambling addict who claimed to be robbed by cops
Published on Dec 13, 2025 05:46 am IST

Double-decker buses to be rolled out on Thane roads for decongestion

TMC officials said the double-decker buses are expected to reduce the number of private vehicles in Thane city, and especially on Ghodbunder Road, a stretch famous for traffic jams and potholes. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Published on Dec 12, 2025 05:35 am IST

Repair works on GB road to be completed by Dec 31

TMC Commissioner promises that the traffic on Ghodbunder Road will be smoother by December 2025 as 90 percent of the work on the route will be completed by the TMC and other agencies involved. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)
Published on Nov 11, 2025 05:32 am IST

Ghodbunder Road repairs to slow traffic, again

The 700-metre stretch from the octroi post to the police chowky in Gaimukh is uneven and riddled with potholes, causing traffic jams. Repair work is set to begin on November 10. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on Oct 28, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Thane hit-and-run: Woman killed, man injured as vehicle hits motorbike

The man and the woman were returning from a party when an unidentified vehicle hit their two-wheeler, an official from Kasarwadavali police station said.
Published on Oct 20, 2025 02:55 pm IST

Ghodbunder repairs choke NH48; 500 kids stuck for hrs

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screengrab from a video received on Oct. 15, 2025, stranded students wait at a petrol pump amid a traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway at Vasai, in Palghar district, Maharashtra. (Social Media Screengrab via PTI Photo) (PTI10_15_2025_000206B) (PTI)
Published on Oct 16, 2025 06:00 am IST

2 consecutive truck breakdowns lead to hours-long traffic congestion in Thane

Thane, India - October -12, 2025:Due to the overturning of a vehicle, there was traffic congestion on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway at mankoli naka bhiwandi ,in Mumbai, India, on, Sunday, October -12, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Published on Oct 13, 2025 05:16 am IST

Ghodbunder residents demand probe into 18 accident deaths, warn of road blockade

Thane, India - October -11, 2025: Anger Among Ghodbunder Road Residents Ñ Memorandum Submitted to Police, Despite holding repeated protests, residents of Ghodbunder Road continue to be denied justice. Frustrated by the inaction, locals gathered outside the Kasarvadavali Police Station on Saturday and submitted a memorandum to senior police officials. In the memorandum, citizens have demanded that the poor condition of Ghodbunder Road be urgently repaired and strict measures be taken to prevent frequent accidents that occur due to bad road conditions. The residents also highlighted that several people have lost their lives in recent accidents caused by the deteriorating roads, and it is high time strict action is taken to stop such tragedies,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Saturday, October -11, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Published on Oct 12, 2025 06:30 am IST

Thane court acquits man accused of assaulting traffic cop 13 years ago

Thane court acquits man accused of assaulting traffic cop 13 years ago
Published on Oct 06, 2025 11:08 am IST

Ban on heavy vehicle in NH 48 and Ghodbunder during peak hours

Thane, India - Jan. 03, 2019:GB road at near vihang hotel circle,The commuters are facing an harrowing time commuting along Ghodbunder Road from the last few days due to the metro works in Thane ,India, on Thursday, January 03, 2019. (Photo by Praful Gangurde/ HT Photo) (PRAFUL GANGURDE)
Published on Oct 03, 2025 06:20 am IST

27-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Ghodbunder Road

Waghbil Bridge on Ghodbunder Road, where the accident occurred. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 05:26 am IST

Restriction of heavy vehicle movement worsens traffic woes at NH48, 16-month-old a casualty

Thane, India - September -19, 2025:: After residents of Ghodbunder Road, distressed by frequent traffic jams, staged a protest on September 16, heavy vehicles were banned from entering the road during the daytime. Traffic police can be seen at Nagla Bandar enforcing this entry ban on heavy vehicles. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, September -19, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )
Published on Sept 21, 2025 12:09 pm IST

Concrete promises, crumbling highway: Traffic woes at National Highway-48 and Ghodbunder

Thane, India - August -08, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected the on going Potholes and maintenance and repair work of the road on Thane Ghodbunder Road at kajupada.in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, August -08, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ) (praful Gangurde)
Published on Aug 09, 2025 06:42 am IST

Two dead as truck crashes into streetlight, cops suspect the driver dozed off

Thane, India - July -22, 2025:Two killed in accident on Thane Ghodbunder Road, A truck carrying iron pipes from Navi Mumbai to Gujarat crashed into a divider on Ghodbunder Road Patlipada Bridge after the driver lost control of the vehicle. In this accident, both the driver and the cleaner were stuck on the track But both of them died in this accident .,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, July -22, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ) (praful Gangurde)
Updated on Jul 23, 2025 02:02 pm IST

21-yr-old dies in second accident on Ghodbunder Rd

Thane, India - July -13, 2025: The accident spot at Nagala Bander ,On Saturday night, a 21-year-old woman riding a two-wheeler was coming from Gaimukh to Thane when her two-wheeler skidded on the road at Nagla Bandar Ghodbunder Road, Thane. While the woman was lying on the road, a vehicle coming from behind crushed the woman. The woman died on the spot and the driver of the vehicle fled the scene ,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on, Sunday, July -13, 2025. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ) (praful Gangurde)
Published on Jul 14, 2025 08:40 am IST

Auto driver attempts to run over traffic DCP at GB road, arrested

Deputy commissioner of police (Traffic), Pankaj Shirsath
Published on Jun 14, 2025 07:00 am IST

Thane traffic police to fill potholes amid rising congestion

Traffic police officers filled potholes at the Nitin Company junction in Thane on Wednesday. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)
Published on May 29, 2025 08:18 am IST

Biker run over after falling on uneven road patch in Thane

Biker run over after falling on uneven road patch in Thane
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:12 am IST

Ghodbunder residents’ ultimatum elicits 2-day road repair promise

Two-wheelers have a tough time negotiating damaged patches and many motorists fall off and get injured (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)
Published on Apr 02, 2025 08:52 am IST

15-year-old driver crashes van in Thane; rickshaw driver killed, another injured

15-year-old driver crashes van in Thane; rickshaw driver killed, another injured
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:20 am IST