Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Calcutta Port Asked to Repair Roads Under its Watch
The city of Calcutta is having trouble with some of its roads.
The city's officials have asked the Calcutta Port to fix ten roads that are in bad shape.
These roads are under the port's responsibility.
The roads have problems like being damaged and having drainage systems that don't work.
The port has started fixing one road, but it's just a temporary fix for now.
They plan to do a more complete repair after the rainy season is over.
Calcutta Municipal Commissioner wrote to Calcutta Port about road repairs.
Ten roads under Calcutta Port's watch need immediate attention.
Road conditions have deteriorated and drainage is failing.
Calcutta Port has started temporary repairs on Taratala Road.
Thorough repairs will begin after the monsoon season.
- Who
- Calcutta Municipal Commissioner and Calcutta Port.
- What
- Calcutta Municipal Commissioner requested the Calcutta Port to repair ten deteriorated roads.
- When
- No specific date mentioned, but action is ongoing.
- Where
- Calcutta, India (specifically roads under the Calcutta Port)
- Why
- To address the alarming deterioration and drainage issues of the roads.
- Roads in Question
- Coal Berth Road, Sonarpur Road, Sonai Road, Hyde Road, Taratala Road, Central Garden Reach Road, Transport Depot Road, Hoboken Road, Helen Keller Road, Dock East Boundary Road
- Requesting Party
- Calcutta Municipal Commissioner
- Recipient
- Calcutta Port
- Reason for Repair
- Deteriorated condition and non-functional drainage
- Current Repair Status
- Temporary repairs underway, thorough repairs planned after monsoon.