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Kolkata traffic chaos ahead as polls 2026 close roads and ban vehicles April 28 29 and May 4
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Published on 28 April 2026
Counting day brings surprise no entry and parking bans
Kolkata Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 across April 28 and 29 and May 4. With polling and counting underway, the city may see road closures, diversions, one-way movement, no-entry zones, parking restrictions and curbs on goods vehicles on major routes to keep election movement smooth and secure.
- Road closures and diversions planned for April 28 and 29
- Counting day on May 4 adds stricter no entry and movement rules
- One-way traffic and parking bans may be enforced on key routes
- Goods vehicles face restrictions to reduce congestion
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