Archive · 14 Aug 2025
EM Bypass Bridge Opening Delayed by Safety Gap
A new steel bridge on the EM Bypass is ready, but the police won't let it open yet because there's a dangerous gap where vehicles could fall.
The bridge is meant to help traffic flow better, but the police want to make sure it's safe first.
The people building the bridge are working to fix the problem and get it opened as soon as possible, so traffic can move quicker.
Police have delayed the opening of a new steel bridge on the EM Bypass due to a safety gap.
The bridge is located on the Science City-bound flank near the Metropolitan crossing.
The Kolkata Police is requiring the gap near the approach of the bridge to be covered before opening.
The bridge is meant to alleviate traffic congestion near an existing concrete bridge.
RVNL, the implementing agency, is working to meet the police's safety demands.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
- What
- Delay in the opening of a new steel bridge on EM Bypass due to safety concerns.
- When
- The bridge was installed towards the end of last year but has yet to be inaugurated.
- Where
- EM Bypass near the Metropolitan crossing in Kolkata.
- Why
- The police are concerned about a safety gap near the bridge approach, which could cause accidents.
- Bridge Length
- 55 meters
- Bridge Height
- Around 3 meters
- Location
- Science City-bound flank of EM Bypass
- Implementing Agency
- RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited)
- Reason for Delay
- Uncovered gap near approach