Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Kolkata's Taratala Road in Disrepair: Commuters Face Hazards
Taratala Road, a busy road in Kolkata, is full of potholes and falling apart.
This makes driving dangerous and unpleasant, especially during the rainy season when the potholes fill with water.
The High Court has noticed and ordered repairs.
The people in charge of the road say they will fix it completely after the monsoon, but are doing small fixes in the meantime.
They are planning a big, expensive repair project.
Taratala Road in Kolkata, used by thousands, is in perilous condition with deep potholes.
The road's state is worsening with time and rain, causing safety concerns for drivers and two-wheelers.
The Calcutta High Court ordered road repairs, citing Taratala Road among others.
Calcutta port authorities, the road's custodians, will undertake thorough repairs after the monsoon season.
Patchwork repairs are currently underway, with a tender for ₹25 crore for complete repairs issued.
- Who
- Commuters, Calcutta Port authorities, and the Calcutta High Court.
- What
- Taratala Road is in poor condition with numerous potholes.
- When
- Thorough repairs are planned after the monsoon season; patchwork repairs are currently underway.
- Where
- Taratala Road in Kolkata, connecting to south-western fringes like Batanagar and Maheshtala.
- Why
- The poor condition is due to wear and tear, lack of timely repairs, and worsening effects of rain.
Commuters' Experience
Authorities' Actions
Road Conditions
Commuters' Experience
Facing dangerous conditions due to potholes and worsening road quality.
Authorities' Actions
N/A
- Affected Road
- Taratala Road
- Road Custodian
- Calcutta Port authorities
- Reported Issues
- Deep potholes, worsening condition, safety concerns
- Court Involvement
- Calcutta High Court ordered road repairs
- Planned Repairs
- Thorough repairs after the monsoon, patchwork repairs underway
- Repair Cost
- ₹25 crore (projected)
