Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Kolkata Police Urges Road Repairs to Prevent Accidents
The police are asking the city to fix some very bumpy roads, especially the EM Bypass and some bridges.
These roads have lots of holes, which makes driving hard and sometimes causes accidents.
Rain makes it even worse.
The police have reported these problems, and the city is trying to fix them, but they need the rain to stop first so the repairs can stay in place.
It's a bit like trying to build a sandcastle when the waves keep coming!
Police are urging immediate repairs to key roads including EM Bypass due to poor conditions.
Several roads, including Prince Anwar Shah Road and Raja SC Mullick Road, have significant potholes.
Kolkata Police has reported disruptions and requested repairs from the KMC and KMDA.
Rain and water accumulation worsen pothole damage and complicate repair efforts.
KMC officials cite the need for a dry spell for effective road repairs to commence.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), and commuters.
- What
- Police requesting urgent road repairs due to poor condition and potential accidents.
- When
- Ongoing; the issue is worsened by recent rainfall.
- Where
- EM Bypass, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Raja SC Mullick Road, and other locations in Kolkata.
- Why
- To prevent accidents and ease traffic congestion caused by potholes and damaged roads.
Police Concerns
KMC Response
Road Safety
Police Concerns
Urgent need for repairs to prevent accidents and ease traffic.
KMC Response
N/A
- Affected Roads
- EM Bypass, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Raja SC Mullick Road, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue
- Authorities Involved
- Kolkata Police, KMC, KMDA
- Issue
- Potholes and damaged road surfaces
- Contributing Factor
- Rain and water accumulation
- Roads Requiring Repair
- Jibanananda Setu, Dhakuria Bridge
