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West Bengal plans ring road and flyover to ease Kolkata traffic
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Announcements of ring roads and flyovers are a staple for every Bengal government, but Kolkatans have seen many such plans gather dust. The real test is not the press conference but the tenders and land acquisition. Citizens will watch if the Ruby Crossing skywalks and the EM Bypass flyover actually get built within a stated timeframe. Until then, this is just another PowerPoint promise on easing gridlock.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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