Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Vidyasagar Setu Repairs Cause Traffic Diversions, Delays
The Vidyasagar Setu bridge is being repaired, which is causing traffic problems.
Because of the work, cars going towards the bridge have to take a different route between 4:30 am and 7:30 am.
This has led to traffic jams, especially on Strand Road, as early as 5 am.
Police are directing drivers to use St George’s Gate Road and Strand Road instead.
The people in charge of the bridge are doing the repairs.
Vidyasagar Setu repairs have caused traffic diversions.
Traffic heading towards the Setu is diverted between 4:30 am and 7:30 am.
Motorists experienced congestion on Strand Road as early as 5 am.
Police have diverted traffic to St George’s Gate Road and Strand Road.
The Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners are managing the bridge repairs.
- Who
- Motorists traveling towards Vidyasagar Setu and the Kolkata Police.
- What
- Traffic diversions are in place due to Vidyasagar Setu repairs.
- When
- From June 13th, between 4:30 am and 7:30 am for three days.
- Where
- Traffic is affected on the roads leading to Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata.
- Why
- To facilitate repairs on the Vidyasagar Setu bridge.
Motorist Concerns
Police Response
Traffic Congestion
Motorist Concerns
Congestion occurred early in the morning due to traffic diversion.
Police Response
Police are monitoring the traffic flow.
- Affected Bridge
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Reason for Diversion
- Bridge Repairs
- Diversion Time
- 4:30 am to 7:30 am
- Duration
- Three days
- Traffic Route
- St George’s Gate Road and Strand Road