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Barasat Durga Puja Traffic Crisis: Reckless Totos and Illegal Parking Paralyze Roads
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News18•12-10-2026, 17:56
Barasat Durga Puja Traffic Crisis: Reckless Totos and Illegal Parking Paralyze Roads
- •Severe traffic congestion on KNC Road and the Court area is making daily commutes agonizing for residents ahead of Durga Puja.
- •The reckless operation of totos and rampant illegal parking are practically halting traffic movement in Barasat.
- •Despite official bans, numerous totos continue to ply on national highways, worsening the gridlock.
- •Increased vehicle pressure on the narrow sections of Jessore Road has drastically slowed down traffic speed.
- •Locals are demanding stricter administration measures and permanent solutions to manage the expected surge in puja crowds.
Key Questions Answered
Traffic congestion in Barasat is primarily caused by the reckless operation of totos and widespread illegal parking on key roads and intersections.
Severe traffic jams frequently occur in important areas such as KNC Road from Haritala to Barabazar, the Barasat Court area, and narrow sections of Jessore Road.
The upcoming festival raises concerns because large crowds are expected for big-budget pandals, which will likely increase vehicle pressure and pose a major challenge for the district administration.
