# West Bengal plans ring road and flyover to ease Kolkata traffic 2026-08-07T15:56:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The West Bengal government is planning a ring road around Kolkata and a new flyover connecting the EM Bypass with Rajarhat-New Town to ease traffic congestion and attract investment, Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said at the Uttaran 2026 Bangla business conclave. Paul did not specify timelines or costs, but officials said a revived plan for a 7-km flyover on the EM Bypass is estimated at Rs 900 crore and awaits final approval. The state also plans to expand renewable energy use by 2030, install solar power in government buildings, and set up mortuary facilities and electric crematoria in every district. Other initiatives include a Swachh mobile app for civic complaints, restoring ponds, and recycling temple flowers. The Economic Times reports the flyover and ring road proposals are part of a broader push to improve urban infrastructure and the investment climate. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: flyover, Kolkata infrastructure, Ring Road, urban development, West Bengal government Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/west-bengal-plans-ring-road-and-flyover-to-ease-kolkata-traffic/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/west-bengal-plans-ring-road-and-flyover-to-ease-kolkata-traffic/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.