Ahead of Christmas, the Kolkata Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for December 24 and 25, aimed at easing traffic jams in the city during the festive period. The notice includes several traffic restrictions and diversions, targeting vehicular and pedestrian traffic in key areas to manage the expected increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around major Christmas celebrations.

Traffic restrictions and times:

Traffic restrictions will be in effect on the evening of December 24 from 4:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. on December 25, then again from 4:00 p.m. on December 25 until further notice on December 26. During this period, there will be several road closures and diversions. across Kolkata, particularly at busy intersections and areas around popular attractions.

Main roads and diversions:

Kolkata Traffic Police have specified several key routes and intersections that will be impacted during this period:

• Vehicles coming from Mayo Road or JL Nehru Road will be diverted to Kyd Streetthen to Free School Streetfollowed by Royd Streetand finally Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Roadthe last turn being on Park Street.
• Vehicles heading south on JL Nehru Road will either be diverted to Park Street Flyover or redirected to Mayo Roadwith other routes leading to Dufferin Road Or Kidderpore Road.
• Vehicles bound for Shakespeare Sarani will continue JL Nehru Road as expected.
• Auto rickshaws will be redirected along Free School Street, Rue du MarquisAnd Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road. In addition, From Ho Chi Minh Sarani to Short Street will allow two-way traffic on Rue Camac.
• For JL Nehru Road diversionvehicles traveling north and south will follow JL Nehru Road until Ho Chi Minh Sarani And AJC Bose Road. Southbound vehicles may also be redirected to Extension of the Cathedral Road has Queens Lane if necessary.

Traffic changes on December 25:

On Christmas Day, additional restrictions will apply, particularly in areas with high traffic due to the celebrations:

• Park Street will be closed from From JL Nehru Road to Wood StreetAnd Middleton Street will also remain closed.
• Ho Chi Minh Sarani will authorize traffic only in the east direction.
• Russell Street will be marked as NO ENTRANCE for vehicles, and Little Russell Street will be closed at Shakespeare Sarani crossing.
• Free School Street to Kyd Street I will see westbound traffic restrictions.
• There will be no traffic in both directions authorized on Shakespeare Sarani, Rue Camac, Little Russell StreetAnd Road of Lord Sinhaunless authorized by the Traffic Control Room (TCR).

Objective and security measures:

The police stressed that these measures aim to guarantee the fluidity of travel and security during the Christmas festivities, when the city experiences a large influx of visitors. The holiday season, particularly around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, brings large crowds and increased vehicle traffic, requiring careful planning to avoid accidents and maintain order.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to carefully follow traffic instructions and plan their trips accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. Additionally, the Kolkata Traffic Police assured that they will closely monitor the situation and provide assistance to ensure safety on the roads.