Archive · 30 May 2025
Kolkata Police Extend Pedestrian Crossing Times at Ruby
Imagine a busy street crossing in Kolkata.
The police are giving people more time to cross at Ruby crossing, like giving extra time to finish a race.
They are doing this so kids and older people can safely make it to the middle of the road.
They will also let traffic go both ways at the same time, which helps make more time.
The police also asked for a bridge for people to walk across or an underpass to get underneath the street and want brighter lights to make it safer.
Kolkata Traffic Police increases pedestrian crossing time at Ruby crossing during peak hours.
Bypass traffic held longer to allow pedestrians to reach road islands.
Two-way traffic will move simultaneously to give extra time for crossings.
Joint CP Rupesh Kumar requested skywalk construction at Ruby crossing.
Police proposed high-mast lights at Ruby, Mandirpara, and Tagore Park.
- Who
- Kolkata Traffic Police.
- What
- Traffic police are extending crossing times for pedestrians at Ruby crossing.
- When
- During peak office hours.
- Where
- Ruby crossing on EM Bypass in Kolkata.
- Why
- To ensure pedestrians, especially children and elderly, can reach road islands safely.
- Location
- Ruby Crossing, Kolkata
- Action
- Extended pedestrian crossing time
- Involved Parties
- Kolkata Traffic Police
- Proposed Infrastructure
- Skywalk/Underpass