Poll curbs on traffic today and tomorrow; Kolkata Police share circular ahead of big day
Telegraph | 28 April 2026
Vehicle restrictions will be enforced on several roads across the city on Tuesday, Wednesday (polling day) and May 4 (counting day), police said on Monday.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand said multiple stretches will also be declared “no parking” zones during the three days.
Movement of all goods vehicles, “except those connected with the election process”, will be restricted between 5am and 10pm on polling and counting days, according to a police circular.
Vehicle restrictions
Restrictions on movement of all vehicles (except residents and election-duty vehicles) from 5am to 10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and May 4 on the following stretches:
Parking
Restrictions on vehicle parking on Tuesday, Wednesday and May 4:
Counting day
Restrictions on vehicles from 5am to 10pm on May 4: