Kolkata Traffic Advisory: In view of the Kolkata Police SDSL (Safe Drive Save Life) Half Marathon on February 9, the city police has issued a series of traffic regulations to ensure safety and prevent congestion. These measures will affect both vehicular and pedestrian movement in multiple areas of Kolkata, especially on the marathon route and key roads around the Kolkata Maidan.
Kolkata Traffic Advisory Timings
According to the traffic notification, the movement of all types of goods vehicles will be restricted from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM on February 8, 2025 along several major roads. This includes important roads such as RR Avenue, AJC Bose Road, and Khidderpore Road, among others.
On the day of the marathon, February 9, 2025, the Kolkata Maidan area, including Red Road, will be closed to traffic from 10:00 PM on February 8 until 12:00 PM, or until the marathon is completed. This closure is expected to cause significant diversions in the surrounding areas, with several routes being blocked or altered to accommodate the event.
Kolkata Traffic Diversions
Traffic along key roads like AJC Bose Road, Esplanade Ramp, and several others in the vicinity of the marathon route will also face diversions.
-Vehicles coming from various directions will be redirected, with southbound traffic along Old Court House Street being diverted towards Esplanade Row East.
-Vehicles from other affected routes, such as Maa Flyover and Khidderpore Road, will also face re-routing to prevent traffic buildup.
Kolkata Traffic Restrictions
The authorities have also imposed a strict parking restriction from 4:30 am until the marathon concludes.
Parking will be banned along roads:
-Khidderpore Road
-RR Avenue
-JL Nehru Road, especially in the vicinity of the marathon route
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-Other roads around the marathon route may also experience temporary closures or traffic redirections as the police work to ensure smooth conduct of the event.
These traffic restrictions are in addition to regular daily traffic control measures and are necessary to ensure public safety and smooth operation during the marathon.