Red Road will be closed to traffic till Monday noon for the Independence Day parade.
August 15 being a dry day, availability of liquor will be restricted to clubs and hotels which are three-star or above.
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The Telegraph lists details of the Independence Day event and the road restrictions one should know before stepping out on Monday.
What: Independence Day parade
Where: Red Road
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee scheduled to arrive at: 9.58am
Event: Parade and distribution of the chief minister’s police medal for outstanding service
Programme likely to end at:11.30am
Traffic restrictions
- Red Road will be closed to all vehicles till noon on Monday
- Kidderpore Road, Rani Rashmoni Avenue, Plassey Gate Road, Kingsway, Dufferin Road, Outram Road and parts of Government Place West will be closed to traffic till the event on Red Road is over
Dry day
- All categories of retail outlets or premises licensed to sell liquor will be closed on Monday
- Liquor can be served only at clubs and bars attached to hotels that are three stars and above
Kolkata police helplines
Distress helpline: 100
Police control room: 033-22143230
Traffic control room: 033-22143644
