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New Year Celebrations: Traffic and Security Plans
New Year's Eve is a big celebration in cities like Kolkata and Bengaluru.
To keep everyone safe and manage the crowds, the authorities have made special plans.
In Kolkata, the metro will run longer, and there will be extra security at busy stations like Park Street.
In Bengaluru, many roads will be closed, and lots of police will be there to help.
They are also setting up places for people to rest if they can't go home right away.
The goal is to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe.
Kolkata Metro announces extended services and enhanced security for New Year's Eve, focusing on Park Street and adjoining areas.
Bengaluru deploys 20,000 police personnel and implements traffic restrictions on major routes like MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street.
Special measures include dog squads, CCTV surveillance, body-worn cameras for police, and designated rest areas for revellers.
Traffic restrictions in Bengaluru include road closures from 8:00 PM on December 31 to 2:00 AM on January 1, with additional restrictions from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
Authorities urge commuters to use public transport and warn of strict action against traffic rule violators, including drunken driving and reckless driving.
- Who
- Authorities in Kolkata and Bengaluru, including police and metro services
- What
- Traffic restrictions and enhanced security measures for New Year celebrations
- Where
- Kolkata (Park Street and adjoining areas) and Bengaluru (MG Road, Brigade Road, Church Street, etc.)
- When
- December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026
- Why
- To ensure public safety and smooth movement during New Year celebrations
Key facts
- Event
- New Year Celebrations
- Date
- December 31, 2025
- Location
- Kolkata and Bengaluru
- Expected Crowd
- Over ten lakh people in Bengaluru, thousands in Kolkata
- Security Personnel
- Approximately 20,000 in Bengaluru, additional in Kolkata
- Traffic Restrictions
- Various routes closed in Bengaluru, extended metro services in Kolkata
- Key Areas Affected
- Park Street (Kolkata), MG Road, Brigade Road, Church Street (Bengaluru)
- Special Measures
- Dog squads, CCTV, body-worn cameras, designated rest areas
Timeline
Bengaluru tightens security, extends liquor hours after stampede rules.
Then, in New Year prep, city boosts security, extends liquor sales.
Authorities deploy extra personnel, extend liquor hours for NYE.
Kolkata, Bengaluru follow suit, bolster safety for celebrations.
Metro services extended, security beefed up in both cities.
Quotes
G Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister
“We have sensitised thirty districts, and necessary instructions have been given. All Superintendents of Police have been instructed very strictly. In some districts, there won’t be much activity, but in districts like Mysuru, Belagavi, Hubballi (Dharwad) and Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada) there will be activities where people come to the streets, visit pubs and club for enjoyment.”
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“This has been done to ensure that no one takes advantage of them, especially women, when they are not conscious properly. For safety reasons, we are doing this, no other purpose. No one should misuse the situation.”
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Traffic Advisory
Official traffic advisory issued by Bengaluru traffic police
“In view of the New Year celebration, a large number of people, motorists and pedestrians will gather on M.G. Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road, St. Marks Road, and Church Street and other places of Benglauru City.”
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“From 11:00 PM on 31/12/2025 to 6:00 AM on 01/01/2026, all types of vehicles are prohibited on all the over bridges of the city (except the flyover leading to the International Airport).”
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Joint Commissioner of Police Karthik Reddy
Joint Commissioner of Police in Bengaluru
“Their teams and officials are closely monitoring busy areas and public events across the city as crowd in large numbers are expected to gather at pubs, malls and take to the streets during New Year celebrations.”
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Sources
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