Happening today in Bengal: Kolkata braces for traffic snarls as Vidyasagar Setu closes; Police prep for marathon
Kolkata Police is going to organise a half marathon in Kolkata on January 18. The promo run for this half marathon will be organised on Sunday, November 23.
Expect heavy congestion on diversion routes for eight hours. (Express Photo) Commuters traveling from Kolkata to Howrah will face the closure of the second Hooghly bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) and traffic disruptions for eight hours. Kolkata police informed that the bridge will be closed from 6 am to 2 pm on Sunday. Expect heavy congestion on diversion routes, particularly the Howrah Bridge. Plan your journey well in advance!
Kolkata police informed that all types of westbound vehicles, coming along AJC Bose Road from the Zeerut Island side for Vidyasagar Setu, will be diverted from Turf View via the at-grade road towards Hastings Crossing to avail St. Georges Gate Road – Strand Road – Howrah Bridge or to take a right turn from Hastings Crossing for K.P. Road.
On the other hand, all types of westbound vehicles, coming along K.P. Road from the 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.
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