IPL 2025: Traffic restrictions, diversions in Kolkata ahead of KKR vs RR clash at Eden Gardens today; check details here
Times of India | 4 May 2025
NEW DELHI: The Kolkata Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory in view of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
The match is set to commence at 3.30pm, with special traffic regulations in force between 12pm and 9pm to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.
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Key traffic restrictions and diversions
The movement of goods vehicles will be restricted, suspended, or diverted in and around Eden Gardens and the Maidan area during the advisory period.
Traffic will be restricted on key stretches surrounding the Victoria Memorial, including AJC Bose Road (between DL Khan Road and Cathedral Road), Hospital Road, Queensway, Cathedral Road, Casuarina Avenue, and Lovers Lane.
Road closures:
In addition, Kshudiram Bose Road (Auckland Road), North Brooke Avenue, and Gostha Pal Sarani (Kingsway) will remain closed to all vehicles.
Vehicles heading toward the High Court may be rerouted via Esplanade Row West instead of Auckland Road and North Brooke Avenue, based on real-time decisions by the traffic police.
No-parking zones
Parking will be strictly prohibited on both sides of the following roads, with active enforcement by traffic personnel:
Gostha Pal Sarani (Kingsway)Kshudiram Bose Road (Auckland Road)Government Place EastRani Rashmoni AvenueOld Court House StreetIndira Gandhi Sarani (Red Road)Guru Nanak Sarani (Mayo Road)Dufferin Road
Traffic diversions
Traffic diversions will remain in effect during the restricted hours as part of the overall traffic management strategy for Kolkata Knight Riders’ home matches at Eden Gardens.
Buses and minibuses from South Kolkata heading towards BBD Bag will be rerouted via Rani Rashmoni Avenue, Netaji Statue, Government Place East, and Old Court House Street, or alternatively through J.L. Nehru Road, Bentinck Street, Mission Row, and Mangoe Lane.
Vehicles approaching from North and East Kolkata will be rerouted through Central Avenue, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Mangoe Lane, S.N. Banerjee Road, Rani Rashmoni Avenue, and Esplanade Row East, as required.
Motorists from South Kolkata can reach BBD Bag using AJC Bose Road, St. Georges Gate Road, and Strand Road, leading to Kiran Sankar Roy Road. Similarly, vehicles from the northern and eastern parts of the city may access the area via B.B. Ganguly Street, S.N. Banerjee Road, and other designated routes.
Additionally, Howrah-bound buses and minibuses originating from South and South-West Kolkata—using corridors such as D.H. Road, Khidderpore Bridge, Belvedere Road, or J.L. Nehru Road—will be redirected through St. Georges Gate Road, AJC Bose Road Ramp, Dufferin Road, and Strand Road, when required.
Additional measures
No parking will be allowed for taxis, private buses, or other vehicles in and around Eden Gardens.The Band Stand and Auckland Road bus stands will be temporarily relocated to Kiran Sankar Roy Road, Esplanade Row East, and the Central Bus Terminus.Additional diversions may be enforced in real time on major and feeder roads, based on traffic conditions.
These measures are part of a broader traffic management plan implemented for all Kolkata Knight Riders’ home fixtures during the 2025 IPL season. Similar traffic arrangements will be enforced for upcoming matches against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings.