Archive · 25 Jul 2025
New Town Parking Complex Opens with Digital Entry System
A new, large parking garage called Susampanna has opened in New Town.
It uses a digital system where you pay with Fastag.
The parking costs Rs 20 per hour, or you can pay monthly.
The government is making the streets around the parking garage no-parking zones to encourage people to use the new garage.
This area is expected to become busier with a new hospital and exhibition center nearby.
The parking complex can fit over 1,500 cars and cost a lot of money to build.
New parking complex named Susampanna has been inaugurated.
A digital parking system with Fastag technology is implemented.
Hourly parking rate is Rs 20, with monthly options available.
Street 327 near the complex will become a no-parking zone.
The parking complex cost Rs 141 crore and can accommodate 1,512 vehicles.
- Who
- Hidco authorities and the Chief Minister of West Bengal were involved.
- What
- A new parking complex, Susampanna, has opened with a digital entry system.
- When
- The parking complex was inaugurated on July 17, with construction starting in November 2021.
- Where
- The Central Business District in New Town, near Hidco Bhavan and the Biswa Bangla exhibition centre.
- Why
- To reduce street congestion and accommodate increased traffic in the area.
Residents
Hidco Authorities
Parking Regulations
Residents
Residents may have concerns about the shift to paid parking and potential inconvenience.
Hidco Authorities
Authorities aim for improved traffic management and easier parking options with the new complex.
- Name of Complex
- Susampanna
- Location
- Central Business District, New Town
- Capacity
- 1,512 vehicles
- Cost
- Rs 141 crore
- Hourly Parking Rate
- Rs 20
- Monthly Parking (24-hour)
- Rs 3000
- Monthly Parking (7am-10pm)
- Rs 1500