Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Monsoon and Metro Work Worsen Salt Lake Roads
Salt Lake is an area in Kolkata with many damaged roads.
Heavy monsoon rain has made the roads worse.
Some roads have large potholes and broken surfaces.
Pavements are difficult to use because they are overgrown or covered with waste.
Muddy roads make it harder for people and cars to travel.
Metro construction for the Green Line has created more disruption.
Several crossings and water-tank areas are especially difficult for commuters.
Officials from the local municipal corporation did not answer calls about the problem on August 21.
Monsoon rains and poor maintenance have damaged roads across Salt Lake in Kolkata.
Baishakhi Crossing, Number 8 Tank and Weble Crossing are reported to be difficult for commuters.
Broken roads, potholes, waste-strewn pavements and muddy surfaces affect vehicles and pedestrians.
Road conditions at Water Tank No. 8 and No. 9 in Sector Two are particularly poor.
Ongoing Green Line Metro construction has added to the disruption and may create accident risks.
- Who
- Commuters, pedestrians and motorists in Salt Lake are affected; Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation officials were contacted for comment.
- What
- Roads and pavements have deteriorated, with potholes, mud, waste and metro-related disruption making travel difficult.
- When
- The report says municipal officials did not answer calls on August 21; the duration of the broader deterioration is not specified.
- Where
- Salt Lake, at Kolkata’s eastern end, including Baishakhi Crossing, Water Tanks Nos. 8 and 9, and Weble Crossing.
- Why
- Monsoon rains, reported official apathy and ongoing Green Line Metro construction have contributed to the poor conditions.
- Affected area
- Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Reported causes
- Monsoon rains, general official apathy and Green Line Metro work
- Named locations
- Baishakhi Crossing, Water Tank No. 8, Water Tank No. 9 and Weble Crossing
- Road problems
- Broken surfaces, potholes and muddy roads
- Pavement problems
- Inaccessible or overgrown pavements strewn with waste
- Municipal authority
- Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation
- Official response
- Officials did not answer My Kolkata’s calls on August 21