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Kolkata Traffic Advisory: The Kolkata Traffic Police have advised commuters to plan their travel in advance as the Vidyasagar Setu will be closed this Sunday for urgent repair and rehabilitation work.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Kolkata Traffic Police announced that the bridge will be shut from 6 AM to 2 PM on November 23. The shutdown will allow engineers to replace stay and down cables and carry out essential repair work on the bridge.

The temporary shutdown is likely to cause major traffic disruptions across the city, particularly on key arterial routes. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel and opt for alternative routes wherever possible.

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Essential Repairs On 2nd Hooghly Bridge

According to the notification, the work involves crucial maintenance work on the 2nd Hooghly Bridge, including cable replacement and bearing repairs. The work has been scheduled on Sunday to minimise disruption as it requires the complete suspension of traffic for safety reasons.

Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Check Diversions

- Vehicles will not be allowed on Vidyasagar Setu or its ramps between 6 AM and 2 PM.

- West-bound traffic from AJC Bose Road toward the bridge will be diverted via Taratala Flyover and nearby routes.

- Vehicles coming from Hastings Crossing to KP Road towards the Vidyasagar Setu will be redirected.

- East-bound traffic from Kona or KP Road will face diversions through Maidan, St George’s Gate Road, Strand Road, and other alternative corridors.

- Vehicles from Howrah towards the bridge will be rerouted via Hastings Crossing and adjacent roads.

- Key entry points, including James Long Sarani, NH-16, and KR Road, will also have diversion in place.

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Kolkata Traffic Advisory For Commuters

The eight-hour closure of Vidyasagar Setu is expected to affect morning office-goers, airport-bound passengers, and weekend travellers. The Kolkata Traffic Police has advised commuters to leave earlier than usual, use the metro or the local trains if possible, and rely on GPS or live traffic updates to navigate real-time traffic diversions. The restrictions and diversions will be in place until the engineers complete the scheduled maintenance work.

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