Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Multiple Roads Restricted For THESE Vehicles During Kona Expressway Construction; Check Diversions

Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Kolkata Police have issued a traffic advisory to regulate movement of heavy and medium goods vehicles starting August 10, 2025. The new restrictions are necessary to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the ongoing construction of the six-lane elevated Kona Expressway.

Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Restricted Routes And Timings For Goods Vehicles

According to the order issued by Commissioner of Police Manoj Kumar Verma, heavy and medium goods vehicles will be restricted from using Vidyasagar Setu, its ramps, Circular Garden Reach (CGR) Road from Bascule Bridge towards East Garden Reach Road and other feeder roads connecting these major routes. These restrictions will be in place daily between 6 AM and 11 PM.

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Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Night-time Movement Allowed For NH-12 Bound Vehicles

Goods vehicles traveling from Kolkata towards NH-12 will be allowed to move north via Tala Bridge, BT Road, and Nivedita Setu, but only during night hours from 10 pm to 6 am. This measure aims to reduce congestion on key routes during daytime construction activity.

Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Exemptions For Essential Goods Vehicles

Vehicles carrying essential and perishable goods such as LPG cylinders, CNG, petroleum products, oil, lubricants, oxygen, vegetables, medicines, fruits, fish,and milk will be exempt from these restrictions and allowed to operate as usual.

To aid enforcement, all goods vehicles must clearly display their destination on the windscreen. This will help police direct vehicles properly and avoid unnecessary delays.

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Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Advisory Effective From August 10 Until Further Notice

The advisory will remain in effect from August 10 until further notice. These new rules will work alongside existing traffic regulations that are not in conflict with this order.

Motorists and transport operators are advised to follow the guidelines closely to avoid penalties and ensure smooth travel during the Kona Expressway construction phase. Police will be monitoring compliance and managing traffic diversions as needed.