Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Kolkata Traffic Police Implement 120-Day Diversion Plan
The traffic police in Kolkata have started a big plan to change the roads around Picnic Garden for the next four months.
This is because they need to fix the sewer lines.
There are four different phases with different routes for cars and buses.
The police have told everyone to be careful and plan their trips so they don't get stuck in traffic.
The main road that will be affected is Picnic Garden Road between Laliat tea shop and Kustia More.
Cars going to different places will have to take different turns and roads to reach their destinations.
It's important to follow the new routes to avoid problems.
Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has directed the registration of 82,600 Waqf properties on the central portal by December 5, despite previous opposition from the Trinamool Congress.
Protests are ongoing against the Waqf law and the Chief Minister's rallies against the SIR exercise.
Kolkata Traffic Police have initiated a 120-day closure and diversion plan for sewer line work in the Picnic Garden area.
The affected road is Picnic Garden Road between Laliat tea shop and Kustia More, with a four-phase diversion strategy.
Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly to avoid congestion and inconvenience.
The West Bengal government has directed the registration of 82,600 Waqf properties on the central portal by December 5.
Protests are ongoing against the Waqf law and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rallies against the SIR exercise.
- Who
- Kolkata Traffic Police, West Bengal Waqf Board, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AIMIM
- What
- Initiated a 120-day closure and diversion plan for sewer line work; West Bengal government directs registration of Waqf properties; Protests against Waqf law; Anti-SIR rallies
- When
- Immediately (traffic plan); December 5 (registration deadline); Ongoing (protests and rallies)
- Where
- Picnic Garden area, Kolkata; Malda and Murshidabad districts; Tipu Sultan Masjid, Dharmatala, Kolkata
- Why
- To allow for essential sewer line work; Compliance with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025; Opposition to the Waqf law and SIR exercise
Government
Opposition
Waqf Law Implementation
Government
The West Bengal government has directed the registration of Waqf properties on the central portal, complying with the new Waqf Amendment Act 2025.
Opposition
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) had previously opposed the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assuring minorities that the Act would not be implemented in West Bengal.
- Location
- Picnic Garden area, Kolkata
- Duration
- 120 days (4 months)
- Affected Road
- Picnic Garden Road between Laliat tea shop and Kustia More
- Phase 1 Route
- Laliat tea shop to Tiljala road to Picnic Garden Yuba Sangha Club
- Phase 2 Route
- Picnic Garden Yuba Sangha Club to Kustia More
- Phase 3 Route
- Colony Bazar to Battala More
- Phase 4 Route
- Battala More to Kustia More
- Waqf Properties
- 82,600 properties under 8,063 Waqf estates
- Registration Deadline
- December 5
