Archive · 13 Dec 2025
High Court Orders Metro Work Resolution at Chingrighata
The high court in Kolkata has told the state government and the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to work together to decide when Metro construction at Chingrighata can start.
The work has been stopped for almost a year because they can't agree on how to manage traffic blocks needed to fix a big gap in the Metro track.
The gap is important for the new Metro line between New Garia and the airport.
The state wants a subway built first for pedestrians, but the police say traffic blocks could cause big problems.
The high court wants them to meet and solve the issue soon.
High Court directed state government and RVNL to resolve Metro construction issues at Chingrighata.
Construction stalled for nearly a year due to unresolved traffic block clearance for a 366m gap in the Metro viaduct.
State government insists on a subway for pedestrian safety before allowing traffic blocks.
Kolkata Police warn that traffic blocks could impede ambulance movement and cause significant disruptions.
High Court to decide the meeting date after receiving a list of participating state officials.
- Who
- State Government, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Kolkata Police, High Court
- What
- Stalled Metro construction at Chingrighata due to unresolved traffic block clearance
- When
- Construction stalled for almost a year; High Court directed resolution on Thursday
- Where
- Chingrighata, EM Bypass, Kolkata
- Why
- Disagreement over traffic blocks and pedestrian subway construction
- Location
- Chingrighata, EM Bypass, Kolkata
- Issue
- Stalled Metro construction due to unresolved traffic block clearance
- Key Stakeholders
- State Government, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Kolkata Police
- Missing Link
- 366m gap in Metro viaduct for Orange Line
- Proposed Solution
- Three-way underpass at Chingrighata intersection
- High Court Involvement
- Directed mutual resolution between state and RVNL
- Impact
- Traffic blocks could impede ambulance movement and pedestrian crossover
- Previous Meetings
- Consensus reached in September meeting, but NOC not granted
