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Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Vidyasagar Setu to remain closed for 8 hours on Sunday (Jan 18) – check alternate routes

Kolkata's Sunday Traffic Police Advisory : In a statement, Kolkata Police said that Vidyasagar Setu will remain closed from 05:00 am to 01:00 pm on January 18.

3 min readUpdated: Jan 17, 2026 04:17 PM IST

Kolkata Traffic Update: Vidyasagar Setu was built to ease congestion on the Howrah Bridge, located about 8 km away. (Image generated using AI)

Kolkata road closure, Kolkata Traffic Advisory, Kolkata Traffic Update: Vidyasagar Setu also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, will remain closed for eight hours on Sunday, January 18, due to repair and rehabilitation work, including the replacement of stay and holding-down cables and bearings. Thus, vehicular movement will be completely restricted along the second and its ramps from 05:00 am to 01:00 pm.

In a statement, Kolkata Police said: “During replacement of stay and down cables and bearings of 2nd Hooghly Bridge, movement of all types of vehicles shall be restricted to ply along Vidyasagar Setu and its ramps from 05:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. on 18/01/2026 (Sunday).”

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Vidyasagar Setu closed on Sunday: Alternate routes

West bound all types of vehicles, coming along AJC Bose Road from Zeerut Island side for Vidyasagar Setu, will be diverted from Turf View via at grade road towards Hastings Crossing to avail St. Georges gate Road – Strand Road – Howrah Bridge or to take right turn from Hastings Crossing for K.P. Road
West bound all types of vehicles, coming along K.P. Road from J&N Island side for Vidyasagar Setu, will be diverted from 11 Furlong Gate towards Hastings Crossing to avail St. Georges gate Road – Strand Road – Howrah Bridge.
East bound all types of vehicles, coming along CGR Road from Khidderpore side for Vidyasagar Setu, will be diverted from Hastings Crossing to take left turn to avail St. Georges Gate Road -Strand Road-Howrah Bridge.
All types of vehicles of K.P. Road, availing Vidyasagar Setu via ramp at Y-Point near Ghora Pass, will also be diverted from YPoint on K.P. Road towards 11 Furlong Gate to avail KP Road – Red Road for Howrah Bridge.
Vehicular traffic will also be diverted through arterial roads as and when required.

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About Vidyasagar Setu

Built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, Vidyasagar Setu is one of the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge. The bridge carries the Kona Expressway (NH 117) and connects Howrah with Kolkata. It was built to ease congestion on the Howrah Bridge, located about 8 km away.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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