Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Vidyasagar Setu to Close for Repairs on November 23
On Sunday, November 23, the Vidyasagar Setu bridge in Kolkata will be closed to all vehicles from 6 am to 2 pm for important repair work.
During this time, traffic will be redirected through different roads to avoid the bridge.
Vidyasagar Setu to be fully closed for vehicles on November 23
Closure from 6 am to 2 pm for repair work
All traffic to be diverted during closure
Repair work includes replacement of cables, bearings, and other components
Traffic to be rerouted via Hastings Crossing, St George’s Gate Road, Strand Road, and Howrah Bridge
- Who
- Kolkata Traffic Police and Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners Authority
- What
- Closing Vidyasagar Setu for repair work
- When
- November 23, 6 am to 2 pm
- Where
- Vidyasagar Setu, Kolkata
- Why
- To carry out critical repair and rehabilitation work
- Bridge Name
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Duration of Closure
- 6 am to 2 pm
- Repair Work
- Replacement of stay and holding-down cables, bearings, and other components
- Diverted Routes
- Hastings Crossing, St George’s Gate Road, Strand Road, Howrah Bridge