Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Kolkata Metro Construction Faces Delay at Chingrighata Crossing
Imagine building a new train track over a busy road.
The metro is trying to build a new line in Kolkata that will eventually go all the way to the airport.
However, a small part of the track, just 366 meters long, is stuck at a busy intersection called Chingrighata.
This is because the metro needs special permission from the police to stop some traffic for a short time so they can put the final pieces of the track in place.
They asked for this permission a long time ago, and it's causing a big delay.
The metro officials are hopeful they will get the permission next week.
Once they get it, they can finish this last bit of construction, and trains will be able to run all the way to the airport.
This will make it much easier for people to travel between the southern parts of the city and the airport, as well as the busy office areas.
Construction of a 366-meter viaduct section for the New Garia-Kolkata Airport Metro at Chingrighata crossing remains stalled.
The delay is due to the Metro Railway not yet receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Kolkata Police.
Metro officials expect the NOC to be issued next week, with girder launching for the stalled section anticipated in November.
The project's completion is crucial for extending metro services from Beleghata towards the airport, connecting South Kolkata with IT hubs and Dum Dum Airport.
The state government is expected to manage traffic and provide alternative routes during the construction phase once clearance is granted.
- Who
- Metro Railway Kolkata and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- What
- Construction of a 366-meter viaduct section of the New Garia-Kolkata Airport Metro line at the Chingrighata crossing.
- When
- Work stalled since last February, NOC expected next week, with construction anticipated to resume in November.
- Where
- Chingrighata crossing, Kolkata
- Why
- To complete the Orange Line corridor, bridge the final gap, and extend metro services from Beleghata towards the airport, connecting South Kolkata with IT hubs and the airport.
Metro Railway Authority
Kolkata Police
Construction Clearance
Metro Railway Authority
The Metro Railway Authority needs a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Kolkata Police to proceed with construction of a viaduct at the Chingrighata crossing.
Kolkata Police
The Kolkata Police are yet to grant the NOC, causing a year-long bottleneck in the project.
Project Timeline
Metro Railway Authority
Metro officials expect the NOC to be granted next week, with girder launching anticipated in November.
Kolkata Police
The project has faced delays beyond earlier promises, with work stalled since last February.
- Project
- New Garia-Kolkata Airport Metro (Orange Line) Construction
- Location
- Chingrighata intersection, Kolkata
- Stalled Section
- 366 metres of viaduct construction
- Reason for Delay
- Awaiting No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Kolkata Police
- Current Operational Section
- New Garia (Kavi Subhash) to Beleghata
- Expected NOC Grant
- Next week
- Anticipated Work Resumption
- November (girder launching)
