Traffic restrictions will be in force from 5am on October 19 and 21, with vehicles diverted through Dufferin Road, Outram Road and Mayo Road
My Kolkata Web Desk Published 19.10.26, 02:23 PM
Red Road will be closed to vehicular traffic on October 19 and 21 for the rehearsal and the Police Commemoration Day parade at the Police Memorial, with Kolkata Police announcing diversions for vehicles approaching the stretch from adjoining roads.
The traffic notification, issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand on October 15, states that Red Road, at the crossing of Red Road and Mayo Road, will remain closed during the scheduled hours for the two programmes.
On Monday, October 19, the road was be closed to vehicles from 5am to 8.30am. On Wednesday, October 21, the restriction will begin at 5.30am and continue until 11am or the completion of the programme, whichever is earlier.
Vehicles travelling north along Kidderpore Road may be diverted through Dufferin Road and Outram Road, according to the notification.
Vehicles coming from Rani Rashmoni Avenue and Government Place (East) and heading south may be diverted via Mayo Road and Dufferin Road.
The traffic police may also divert vehicles from arterial roads and feeder roads as and when necessary, depending on traffic conditions and public convenience on the two dates.
The notification has been issued under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Calcutta Police Act and other applicable traffic regulations. The restrictions will operate alongside other normal traffic restrictions that do not conflict with the arrangements announced for the two days.