Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- The Kolkata Police will impose traffic restrictions around Hastings on November 9 in connection with an Urs ceremony, with goods vehicles barred from several roads and diversions planned for other vehicles between 7 pm and 6 am the following day.
The restrictions, which will remain in force until the programme concludes, will affect traffic movement around the 2nd Hooghly Bridge, Hastings, Khidderpore and adjoining roads. Goods vehicles will not be allowed on specified stretches of 2nd Hooghly Bridge, CGR Road, DH Road, Satya Doctor Road, St Georges Gate Road and Khidderpore Road during this period.
Traffic movement towards Hastings will also be regulated, with vehicles approaching the crossing diverted through alternative routes. The Hastings ramp from the 2nd Hooghly Bridge will remain closed to all vehicles except those carrying devotees.
Westbound traffic on AJC Bose Road will be restricted from Belvedere Road crossing, while eastbound movement on CGR. Road will be suspended from Satya Doctor Road crossing. Vehicles travelling towards Hastings from Khidderpore Road will also face restrictions.
The police have made separate arrangements for immersion vehicles proceeding towards Baje Kadamtala and Gwalior Ghat. Depending on their direction of travel, these vehicles will be diverted through DH Road, Strandle Road and CGR Road.
The notification, issued by Police Commissioner Ajay Nand on Friday, also authorises traffic personnel to divert vehicles from arterial and feeder roads whenever necessary.
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