Kolkata Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the President of India’s visit on July 30 and 31, 2025. Several roads will be closed or regulated to ensure security and smooth movement during the high-level visit In light of the President of India’s official visit to Kolkata on July 30 and 31, the city’s Commissioner of Police, Manoj Kumar Verma, has announced temporary traffic restrictions across key roads. These measures are aimed at ensuring public safety, minimising inconvenience, and securing the movement of the VVIP convoy.
The notification, issued on 25 July 2025, outlines road closures, vehicle restrictions, and movement curbs on both days. Citizens have been advised to plan their travel accordingly and avoid certain routes during specified hours.
Vehicle Movement and Parking Curbs Goods vehicles of all types will not be allowed on both days within Kolkata Police limits during the above-mentioned times.Tram cars and vehicles of all descriptions, including private cars and taxis, will be diverted, slowed down, or temporarily halted along parts of these corridors. Movement in and around Raj Bhawan will be fully restricted from 6:00 am on 30 July to 12:00 noon on 31 July.The advisory clarifies that vehicle diversions may extend to other arterial and feeder roads if necessary, based on the President’s travel programme.