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Kolkata Plans Flyover, Skywalks to Ease Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
The West Bengal government wants to make it easier for people to travel in Kolkata.
They plan to build a new bridge, called a flyover, over a busy road called EM Bypass.
They also want to build walkways, called skywalks, at two busy spots named Ruby and Dalhousie so people can cross the road safely.
The new bridge will help cars go faster to a place called New Town.
The government is working with police and city officials to make sure the projects are safe and useful for the next 50 years.
West Bengal government proposes a new flyover over EM Bypass to connect Kolkata with New Town-Rajarhat.
Skywalks are planned at Ruby and Dalhousie intersections to improve pedestrian safety.
Proposal revives an earlier 5.99‑km, Rs 900‑crore flyover plan that was shelved due to funding.
Project includes a 4‑lane elevated corridor, 7‑km total length, with environmental clearance from the Union Environment Ministry.
Minister Agnimitra Paul emphasized coordination with police and civic bodies to meet future transport needs.
- Who
- West Bengal government, Minister Agnimitra Paul
- What
- Proposes a new flyover over EM Bypass and skywalks at Ruby and Dalhousie intersections
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- When
- Announced on a Friday (article date)
- Why
- To ease traffic, improve pedestrian safety, and strengthen connectivity to New Town-Rajarhat
Key facts
- Project
- New flyover over EM Bypass and skywalks at Ruby and Dalhousie
- Length
- 5.99 km (flyover) + 7 km total
- Cost
- Rs 900 crore (flyover) and Rs 88 crore (skywalk)
- Status
- Proposed, under review
- Stakeholders
- West Bengal government, KMDA, Kolkata Police, Howrah Police, Bidhannagar Police, L&T
Quotes
Agnimitra Paul
Bengal Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister
“"We have discussed several measures to improve traffic movement and pedestrian safety. We are planning skywalks at Ruby and Dalhousie. We are also examining the possibility of constructing another flyover beyond the Maa Flyover to strengthen connectivity between Kolkata and New Town-Rajarhat"”
thestatesman.com
“"We want to build infrastructure keeping in mind what this city needs over the next 50 years"”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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