Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Vidyasagar Setu Closed for Repairs
The Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge in Kolkata, will be closed for eight hours on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
This is because the bridge needs some important repairs.
During this time, no vehicles will be allowed to use the bridge or its ramps.
The repairs include fixing special cables and parts that help the bridge stay strong.
If you need to travel during this time, you can use the Howrah Bridge instead, which is about 8 kilometers away.
The Kolkata Police have announced this closure to make sure everyone knows and can plan their travel accordingly.
Vidyasagar Setu will be closed for 8 hours on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
The closure is for repair and rehabilitation work, including the replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearings.
All types of vehicles will be restricted from using the bridge and its ramps during the closure.
The Howrah Bridge, located about 8 km away, can be used as an alternate route.
Kolkata Police have issued a statement announcing the closure to inform the public.
- Who
- Kolkata Police
- What
- Closure of Vidyasagar Setu for repairs
- When
- Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Where
- Vidyasagar Setu, Kolkata
- Why
- To carry out repair and rehabilitation work, including the replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearings
- Bridge Name
- Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge)
- Closure Duration
- 8 hours
- Closure Date
- Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Closure Time
- 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- Reason for Closure
- Repair and rehabilitation work, including replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearings
- Alternate Route
- Howrah Bridge (located about 8 km away)