MUMBAI: The Kolkata Traffic Police have announced special traffic arrangements ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday, 21 April. With the match kicking off at 7:30 PM at Eden Gardens, a series of traffic restrictions, road closures, and diversions will be in effect from 4:00 PM until 1:00 AM to ensure public safety and manage the expected surge in traffic.
Goods Vehicle Restrictions
During the advisory window, the movement of goods vehicles will be limited or rerouted in areas surrounding Eden Gardens and the Maidan stretch. This is aimed at easing congestion during peak match hours.
Roads Closed to Vehicles
Several streets will be entirely shut to vehicle traffic:
Kshudiram Bose Road (Auckland Road)
North Brooke Avenue
Gostha Pal Sarani (Kingsway)
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Additionally, roads near Victoria Memorial will face temporary restrictions, including:
Sections of AJC Bose Road (from DL Khan Road to Cathedral Road)
Hospital Road
Queensway
Cathedral Road
Casuarina Avenue
Lovers Lane
No Parking Zones
Parking will be strictly prohibited on both sides of the following roads:
Gostha Pal Sarani (Kingsway)
Kshudiram Bose Road (Auckland Road)
Government Place East
Rani Rashmoni Avenue
Old Court House Street
Indira Gandhi Sarani (Red Road)
Guru Nanak Sarani (Mayo Road)
Dufferin Road
Traffic personnel will be deployed to monitor and enforce these restrictions throughout the evening.
Diversions and Alternate Routes
From South Kolkata to BBD Bag
Public transport and private vehicles may be redirected through two possible routes:
1. Via Rani Rashmoni Avenue > Netaji Statue > Government Place East > Old Court House Street
2. Via JL Nehru Road > Bentinck Street > Mission Row > Mangoe Lane
From North and East Kolkata
Depending on traffic density, vehicles may be diverted using:
Central Avenue
Ganesh Chandra Avenue
Mangoe Lane
SN Banerjee Road
Rani Rashmoni Avenue
Esplanade Row East
Access to BBD Bag
South Kolkata traffic should use AJC Bose Road, St. Georges Gate Road, and Strand Road, heading toward Kiran Sankar Roy Road.
From the North or East, BBD Bag can be accessed through BB Ganguly Street, SN Banerjee Road, and designated feeder routes.
Howrah-bound Traffic
Buses and minibuses approaching from areas like DH Road, Khidderpore Bridge, Belvedere Road, or JL Nehru Road may be rerouted through:
St. Georges Gate Road
AJC Bose Road Ramp
Dufferin Road
Strand Road
Season-Long Strategy
This plan is part of a broader traffic control framework put in place for all KKR home fixtures at Eden Gardens. Similar traffic arrangements will be repeated for upcoming matches against franchises such as Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings.
Motorists are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly, stay updated through live traffic bulletins, and cooperate with the police to ensure a hassle-free experience for everyone.
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Credit: TOI
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