Archive · 20 Jan 2026
New Kolkata Bridge to Open Soon
A new bridge is being built in Kolkata to help people travel more easily between Salt Lake and VIP Road.
This bridge is called a Bailey bridge, and it's made of parts that can be put together quickly.
It's expected to open by the end of January.
Once it's open, it will help reduce traffic on other busy roads like the Ultadanga flyover.
This is good news for people who travel between Kolkata and places like Sector V and EM Bypass.
A new Bailey bridge is being constructed to connect Salt Lake and VIP Road near Dakshindari in Kolkata.
The bridge is expected to open to traffic by January 31.
The bridge aims to ease congestion on the Ultadanga flyover.
It will improve connectivity for commuters traveling between Kolkata and areas like Sector V and EM Bypass.
The bridge is made of pre-built parts that can be assembled quickly.
- Who
- Commuters traveling between Kolkata and Sector V, EM Bypass
- What
- Opening of a new Bailey bridge
- When
- Expected to open by January 31
- Where
- Connecting Salt Lake and VIP Road near Dakshindari
- Why
- To improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion
- Bridge Type
- Bailey bridge
- Location
- Connecting Salt Lake and VIP Road
- Expected Opening
- January 31
- Purpose
- Ease traffic congestion
- Affected Areas
- Sector V, EM Bypass, Ultadanga flyover