India vs South Africa Test Series: Kolkata Traffic Police announces strict restrictions around Eden Gardens for India vs South Africa Test from Nov 14-18.
IND vs SA, 1st Test: The Kolkata Traffic Police has announced major traffic restrictions around Eden Gardens ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa, scheduled from November 14 to 18. Measures are being taken to ensure smooth traffic flow and security during the match.
Ban on Goods Vehicles
From 7 AM to 7 PM each day between November 14 and 18, all types of goods vehicles will be banned on roads around Eden Gardens and the Maidan.
Exemptions:
Goods vehicles coming from Howrah via Vidyasagar Setu towards Posta Bazar via St. George’s Gate Road and Strand Road will be allowed.
Complete bans:
- Roads adjacent to the Victoria Memorial
- Khudiram Bose Road
- North Brook Avenue
- Gostha Pal Sarani
Diversions and Vehicle Movement
- Buses traveling from Babughat past the main entrance of Eden Gardens will be diverted.
- Other vehicles will not be allowed to pass directly in front of Eden Gardens.
- On-duty traffic sergeants will redirect vehicles to alternative routes.
Parking Prohibitions
During the five days of the Test match, parking will be prohibited on the following roads:
- Gostha Pal Sarani
- Khudiram Bose Road
- Government Place East
- Rani Rashmoni Avenue
- Old Court House Street
- Indira Gandhi Sarani
- Gurunanak Sarani
- Dufferin Road
Official Notification
The Kolkata Traffic Police shared the details via its Twitter handle, urging commuters to plan their travel in advance and follow diversion routes.
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