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Kolkata Traffic Advisory: Belgharia Railway Over Bridge to remain closed from Jan 17 – check alternate routes

Traffic Advisory in Kolkata: In a statement, Eastern Railway (ER), under which Sealdah Division falls, said that vehicular traffic will be diverted through alternative routes to ensure public safety and facilitate the smooth execution of the work.

2 min readUpdated: Jan 13, 2026 07:22 PM IST

Traffic Advisory Kolkata: Belgharia Railway Over Bridge to remain shut from Jan 17 (Image generated using AI)

Kolkata road closure, Kolkata Traffic Advisory: The Belgharia Railway Over Bridge (ROB) will remain closed from January 17 as Sealdah Division undertakes renovation work. Thus, vehicular movement on the bridge will be completely restricted from Saturday, January 17, until the completion of the project.

In a statement, Eastern Railway (ER), under which Sealdah Division falls, said that vehicular traffic will be diverted through alternative routes to ensure public safety and facilitate the smooth execution of the work.

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“Traffic movement over Belgharia Railway Over Bridge shall remain completely restricted from 00:01 hrs. on 17.01.2026 till completion of the work, and vehicular traffic shall be diverted through alternative routes as notified by the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate in the interest of public safety and smooth execution of the work,” ER said.

Closure of Belgharia Railway Over Bridge from January 17: Alternate routes

Vehicles travelling from B.T. Road towards Nimta via Belgharia Railway Over Bridge will be directed as follows:

B.T. Road → Rathtala Morh / Nilgunj Road & B.T. Road Crossing → Sindhu Store Morh on Nilgunj Road → Texmaco / Military Road → 04 No. Rail Gate → via Sahid Bedi on N. Basudeb Road → M.B. Road (Culture Morh) → Nimta / Kalyani Expressway.

Vehicles travelling from Nimta / Kalyani Expressway towards B.T. Road via Belgharia Railway Over Bridge will be directed as follows:

M.B. Road → Culture Morh (Right turn) → Old Nimta Road → 02 No. Rail Gate → Nilgunj Road → Sindhu Store Morh → B.T. Road.

Restriction on Belgharia Railway Over Bridge:

Ascending/Descending point of Belgharia Railway Over Bridge – No vehicles will be allowed to ply through Belgharia Railway Over Bridge.

Vehicles coming from Muragacha side towards B.T. Road will continue to ply via Sodepur Railway Over Bridge as usual (except goods vehicle).

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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