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ICC T20 World Cup: Going to Eden Gardens on match days? Watch out for these traffic curbs, diversions in Kolkata
The Kolkata Police Commissioner has issued comprehensive traffic closures and parking restrictions in view of the ICC T20 World Cup matches being held in the city in the coming days.
According to Kolkata police, the movement of all goods vehicles will be restricted or suspended around Eden Gardens and the Maidan area. (File photo)
To ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the ICC T20 World Cup matches, the Kolkata Police Commissioner has issued a comprehensive traffic notification detailing road closures and diversions. The regulations will be in effect on match days between February 7 (Saturday) and March 4, 2026.
If you are planning to travel through Central Kolkata or the Maidan area, here is everything you need to know to avoid the confusion of match-day gridlock:
Key match dates and restricted hours
Traffic restrictions will be enforced on the following dates:
- Feb 7, 14, & 16: 1 pm to 9 pm
- Feb 9 & 19: 8 am to 5 pm
- Mar 1 & 4: 4 pm to 2 am the next day
Major road closures
The following roads will be closed to all types of vehicles during the hours mentioned above:
- Khudiram Bose Road (Auckland Road)
- North Brooke Avenue
- Gostha Pal Sarani (Kingsway)
Cars travelling towards the Calcutta High Court may be diverted to Esplanade Row West as needed.
Curbs on goods vehicles
The movement of all goods vehicles will be restricted or suspended around Eden Gardens and the Maidan area. Additionally, goods vehicles are restricted from plying in the vicinity of Victoria Memorial Hall, including portions of AJC Bose Road, Hospital Road, and Cathedral Road.
No-parking zones
Parking is strictly prohibited on both sides of several major roads, including:
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- Red Road (Indira Gandhi Sarani)
- Mayo Road (Guru Nanak Sarani)
- Dufferin Road
- Rani Rashmoni Avenue
- Old Court House Street
No parking space will be provided for taxis or private buses in or around Eden Gardens.
Bus diversions, terminus shifts
From South Kolkata: Buses heading to BBD Bagh will be diverted via RR Avenue or Bentinck Street.
From North/East Kolkata: Diversions will be in place via Ganesh Ch Avenue and Mangoe Lane.
Howrah-bound: Buses will be rerouted through St George’s Gate Road and Strand Road.
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Terminus change: The bus stands at Band Stand and Auckland Road will shift to Kiran Sankar Roy Road and Esplanade Row East on match days.
Advice for motorists
Motorists travelling from South Kolkata to BBD Bagh are advised to use AJC Bose Road, St George’s Gate Road, and Strand Road. Those coming from the North and East should use BB Ganguly Street or SN Banerjee Road.
Traffic police personnel will be deployed at all major intersections to guide commuters. The restrictions will remain in force until the dispersal of the crowd.
This year’s T20 World Cup features 20 teams competing across eight prominent venues in the two countries. The competition begins with a packed opening day. Pakistan take on the Netherlands in the first match at 11 am (IST) in Colombo, followed by West Indies vs Scotland at 3 pm. Hosts India will then face the USA in the evening clash scheduled for 7 pm at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
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The final is scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks the 10th edition of the shortest-format global cricket tournament.
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