Kolkata traffic advisory: Roads around Maidan, Red Road to face restrictions on Monday
Traffic diversions and parking restrictions likely in central Kolkata as around 50,000 people are expected for Tiranga Yatra
Traffic on Maidan, Red Road, and adjacent areas of Central Kolkata may be severely affected, and parking will be prohibited on several stretches, including Kingsway, Auckland Road, Strand Road, and R R Avenue. (File photo)
Several roads in central Kolkata will face traffic restrictions on Monday as the city prepares for a Tiranga Yatra expected to draw around 50,000 people. The rally, being organised as part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, will begin near the Netaji statue at Esplanade and proceed towards the Maidan area.
Kolkata Police said traffic movement may be diverted depending on the movement of the crowd. Restrictions are likely to affect Red Road, Maidan and adjoining areas during the day.
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According to the traffic advisory, movement will be restricted or regulated on Kingsway, R.R. Avenue, Plassey Gate Road, Mayo Road, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Cathedral Road, Queensway, Red Road, Khidirpur Road, Lovers Lane and Casuarina Avenue.
Parking will also be prohibited on several stretches, including Kingsway, Auckland Road, Strand Road and R.R. Avenue.
Traffic police said vehicles may be diverted from major roads and connecting stretches depending on the situation. Commuters travelling through central Kolkata have been advised to allow additional time and use alternative routes.
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Goods vehicle restrictions
Movement of commercial goods vehicles will also be restricted on several routes, including Vidyasagar Setu, AJC Bose Road between the Lenin Sarani/Moulali crossing and Hastings, St George’s Gate Road, Strand Road up to Raja Woodmunt Street, CR Avenue southbound from the GC Avenue crossing, Jawaharlal Nehru Road and SP Mukherjee Road between the Rashbehari Avenue and Exide crossings.
Vehicles carrying essential commodities, including LPG cylinders, CNG, petrol, oil, oxygen, vegetables, medicines, fruits, fish and milk, will be exempt from the restrictions.
The traffic arrangements have been made in view of the Tiranga Yatra being organised by the state government as part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier announced that the August 10 march would begin from the Netaji statue and end near Gate No. 7 of the Birla Planetarium.
Traffic on Maidan, Red Road, and adjacent areas of Central Kolkata may be severely affected, and parking will be prohibited on several stretches, including Kingsway, Auckland Road, Strand Road, and R R Avenue. (File photo) 
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