Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Vidyasagar Setu to be Shut for Repairs
A big bridge in Kolkata called Vidyasagar Setu will be closed for the whole day on Sunday, November 16th.
This is so workers can fix it up and make sure it's safe.
They will be changing some important parts like cables and supports.
Because the bridge is closed, drivers will need to take different routes, and they might get stuck in traffic.
The police have planned new ways for cars to go around the closed bridge, and they will have teams to help manage the traffic on these new routes.
Vidyasagar Setu will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Sunday, November 16.
The closure will be in effect from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. for repair work.
Repairs include the replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearing sets.
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and plan for diversions.
Traffic management teams will be deployed to guide vehicles along alternative routes.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and Engineers
- What
- Full closure of Vidyasagar Setu for essential repair and rehabilitation work.
- When
- Sunday, November 16, from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
- Where
- Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge)
- Why
- To replace stay and holding-down cables and bearing sets as part of a safety-driven program.
Drivers
Kolkata Police
Traffic Delays
Drivers
Drivers should expect major delays across the city due to the bridge closure and diversions.
Kolkata Police
Police are implementing traffic management teams on diversion routes to mitigate delays.
- Bridge Closure
- Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge)
- Closure Date
- Sunday, November 16
- Closure Hours
- 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Reason for Closure
- Essential repair and rehabilitation work including replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearing sets.
- Traffic Diversions (West-bound)
- From AJC Bose Road (Zeerut Island), J&N Island and G.R. Road (Khidderpore) along St. George’s Gate Road, Strand Road and Howrah Bridge, or via K.P. Road.
- Traffic Diversions (East-bound)
- From Howrah (including Road No. 1, Howrah Bridge approach and Y-Point near Ghusuri) via K.P. Road and Red Road to reach Howrah Bridge.
