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kolkata traffic

Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal, Indian state. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta. Kolkata’s transport system is a mix of modern mass rapid transport and the old transport modalities like the rickshaws.

Kolkata Traffic Police manages the flow of traffic in the city of Kolkata. The total city of Kolkata is divided into 25 Traffic Guards. These Traffic Guards manages traffic in the city.

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kolkata traffic News

‘Vehicles parked on roads are reducing usable carriageway’

Apr 18, 2026, 01:24 (IST)

Stuck in traffic snarls, Kolkata commuters wait on streets as their reps queue outside poll offices

TNN / Apr 06, 2026, 21:38 (IST)

Kolkata commuters faced severe traffic snarls on Monday as political parties' nomination filings for the assembly elections caused extensive road blockades. Key areas like Chetla, Alipore, and Kalighat were heavily impacted, with journeys taking significantly longer. The disruptions, compounded by Metro issues, left many stranded and frustrated.

2 aggregators to step into bus shuttle void

Apr 03, 2026, 00:33 (IST)

Spare people from fare shock, cops urge autos

Apr 05, 2026, 01:01 (IST)

Allow 5 passengers: Auto drivers to cops

Mar 29, 2026, 03:00 (IST)

Pillion rider killed in crash with sand-laden truck at Parama Island

Mar 13, 2026, 01:12 (IST)

KP survey on EMB to shift bus stands from Ruby, Abhishikta crossings

Mar 10, 2026, 21:21 (IST)

Traffic hit, fares surge as app cab drivers block Moulali crossing

Mar 10, 2026, 00:22 (IST)

Cops prep for special drink-driving checks

Mar 03, 2026, 02:18 (IST)

A fortnight on, evicted hawkers take back pedestrian channel on road near Grand

Feb 24, 2026, 05:10 (IST)

Ambulances, schoolbuses crawl as DA protest blocks city’s heart

Feb 27, 2026, 00:41 (IST)

Speed bumps and more signals: Cops rejig traffic plan for 26 key crossings

Feb 21, 2026, 00:54 (IST)

Sr cops visit ESI Hosp zone with road safety message

Feb 20, 2026, 03:54 (IST)

kolkata traffic Police lens on honking at crossings

TNN / Feb 15, 2023, 08:08 (IST)

The anti-pollution cell of kolkata traffic Police is choosing five important crossings across the city daily and imposing fines on the motorists honking unnecessarily at signals.

After 5 deaths in Feb, cops order ESI hosp gate switch, U-turn bar, convex mirrors

Feb 19, 2026, 01:47 (IST)

Dial 100 if you face parking extortion, says kolkata traffic Police

TNN / Oct 16, 2022, 07:28 (IST)

The kolkata traffic Police has asked all motorists facing parking extortion to dial 100 or call the traffic control room directly to ensure immediate evidence collection by cops.

Kolkata: 2-week blockade for busy crossing at Kalighat

TNN / Mar 25, 2023, 07:18 (IST)

kolkata traffic Police has decided to allow KMC to block the busy Kali Temple Road-Sadananda Road crossing for close to two weeks to complete piling work for the construction of a lift of the skywalk. The initial blockade of 10 days will tentatively kick in from April 7. Cops said this was the final road block that was required to complete the skywalk.

Daytime use of 'Yaarana' traffic lights during rain

TNN / Jun 25, 2023, 08:02 (IST)

kolkata traffic Police is all set to use its version of 'Yaarana' lights even during the day in monsoon when visibility drops considerably.

KP re-engages analytics firm to study accidents

TNN / Mar 29, 2023, 08:17 (IST)

The kolkata traffic Police has engaged a private analytics firm to study accidents that took place in various parts of the city and recommend preventive measures.

Keeping cops cool: Trial for 'AC helmets' starts in Kolkata

TNN / Aug 27, 2023, 05:40 (IST)

The kolkata traffic Police on Saturday launched its trial run for "AC helmets" that come fitted with fans and are supposed to help keep a cop cool on the road during extreme heat.