Kolkata :
Kolkata Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advice ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming massive roadshow on May 28 and 29 in the city. The advise is intended to handle the predicted traffic surge during the event, which precedes the final round of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to West Bengal will begin with a public meeting at Ashoknagar in the Barasat constituency at 2:30 p.m., followed by another rally in Jadavpur at 4:00 p.m. Later in the day, around 5:55 p.m., he will pay tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose’s statue before embarking on a 2.5-kilometer roadshow across Kolkata.
To ensure that traffic flows smoothly during these events, the traffic advisory includes diversions, road closures, and alternative routes. The movement of all types of goods vehicles in specific parts of Kolkata will be restricted from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, or until PM Modi’s visit ends. Vehicle parking will also be regulated or prohibited during certain times.
On May 28, traffic restrictions will be enforced along routes including 11 Furlong Gate, Khidderpore Road, J&N Island, Red Road, R.R Avenue, Govt. Place East, Esplanade Row East, Esplanade Crossing, C.R Avenue, J.M Avenue, Girish Avenue, K V V Avenue, N K Saha Lane, Udbodhan Lane, Bhupen Bose Avenue, Shyambazar 5point Crossing, Bidhan Sarani, College Street, Aurobinda Sarani, Beadon Street, Vivekananda Road, Girish Park Crossing, B. B Ganguly Street, Lalbazar Street
On May 29, traffic restrictions will be placed on several routes, including Raj Bhawan (South) Gate, RR Avenue, Red Road, Jenson & Nicholson Island, Khidderpore Road, and 11 Furlong Gate. Additionally, Biddhan Sarani will be closed to all cars from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Heavy goods vehicles will also face restrictions in the vicinity of Raj Bhawan from 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
This comprehensive traffic advisory aims to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic movement during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kolkata.
