Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Kolkata Bridges Closed for Maintenance
The police in Kolkata have announced that two important bridges, the Vidyasagar Setu and the Bally Bridge, will be closed for a day each next week.
On July 26, the Vidyasagar Setu will be closed from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM for repair work.
Cars and buses going to Kolkata will be redirected to other bridges like the Howrah Bridge and the Nivedita Setu.
The next day, on July 27, the Bally Bridge will be closed for the same reason.
This closure is to fix and replace some cables on the bridges.
The police have made these plans to manage the traffic better during the closures, but it might cause some trouble for people traveling every day.
Vidyasagar Setu will be closed on July 26 from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM for cable replacement and repair work.
Traffic will be diverted via Howrah Bridge, Nivedita Setu, or Bally Bridge during the closure.
Bally Bridge will be closed on July 27 for similar maintenance work.
The closures are aimed at performing essential maintenance to ensure the safety and durability of the bridges.
Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays and congestion.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and Howrah Police Commissioner Akhilesh Kumar Chaturvedi
- What
- Closure of Vidyasagar Setu and Bally Bridge for maintenance
- When
- July 26 and July 27, 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To perform cable replacement and repair work on the bridges
Traffic Diversion Plan
Public Inconvenience
Traffic Management
Traffic Diversion Plan
Traffic will be diverted via alternative routes like Howrah Bridge, Nivedita Setu, and Bally Bridge to manage the closure.
Public Inconvenience
The closure and diversions will cause significant inconvenience to daily commuters and may lead to traffic congestion.
- Date of Closure for Vidyasagar Setu
- July 26, 2024
- Date of Closure for Bally Bridge
- July 27, 2024
- Time of Closure
- 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Reason for Closure
- Cable replacement and repair work
- Alternative Routes
- Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu), Nivedita Setu, Bally Bridge