Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon Traffic Restrictions
The Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon is happening on Sunday.
Several important roads in Kolkata will be closed from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM to make sure the marathon runs safely.
The marathon has three races: a 21km race starting at 5:30 AM, a 10km race at 6:00 AM, and a 5km race at 8:30 AM.
Some roads like Park Street will still have two-way traffic.
Special arrangements are made to divert traffic to other routes during the marathon.
This helps keep the roads clear for the runners but can be inconvenient for regular commuters.
Several key roads in Kolkata will be closed from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday for the Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon.
The half-marathon includes three categories: 21km, 10km, and 5km, starting at 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, and 8:30 AM respectively.
Two-way traffic will be allowed on Park Street throughout the marathon.
Traffic will be diverted from the Parama flyover and other affected roads to alternative routes.
The marathon starts from Red Road, with police and invited guests arriving from 5:00 AM onwards.
- Who
- Participants, volunteers, officials, and commuters in Kolkata
- What
- Traffic and transport arrangements for the Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To ensure smooth travel and safety for marathon participants and to manage traffic disruptions
Traffic Management
Public Convenience
Road Closures
Traffic Management
Necessary for safety and smooth conduct of the marathon.
Public Convenience
Causes inconvenience to daily commuters and residents.
- Event
- Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon
- Date
- Sunday
- Start Time
- 5:30 AM
- Road Closures
- 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Categories
- 21km, 10km, 5km
- Key Roads Closed
- AJC Bose Road, Parama flyovers, Red Road, Shakespeare Sarani, Kidderpore Road, Rani Rashmoni Avenue, Circus Avenue
- Diverted Traffic
- EM Bypass-bound vehicles from Parama flyover, vehicles heading towards Park Circus and AJC Bose Road
- Allowed Traffic
- Two-way traffic on Park Street
Sources
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Traffic curbs from 4am to noon for Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon today
