India, Dec. 24 -- Traffic restrictions have been announced across Kolkata to ensure public safety and smooth movement during Christmas celebrations on December 25. The restrictions will mainly affect the Park Street, Maidan and surrounding central Kolkata areas, which traditionally witness large crowds during the festive period.

Movement of all types of goods vehicles towards the Maidan and Park Street zone will be restricted from 4.00 pm on December 25, the traffic advisory read.

The restrictions will be enforced at several key intersections, including AJC Bose Road with Chowringhee Road, Cathedral Road and Harish Mukherjee Road, Strand Road crossings, Red Road, Mayo Road, Queensway, Shakespeare Sarani, Esplanade and Government Place E...