Dakshindari, Kolkata

East Kolkata is preparing for the inauguration of several infrastructure projects. The renovated Debi Ghat in Dakshindari will reopen, and a second bailey bridge over the Kestopur Canal will connect AA Block to Dakshindari, easing traffic congestion. The Airport-New Garia Metro (Orange Line) aims to complete the Chingrighata crossing section by February 15, 2026, with the entire line expected to open later in the year. The Yellow Line extension to New Barrackpore is targeted for August 2026.

A second bailey bridge over the Kestopur Canal is set to open, connecting AA Block to Dakshindari. This two-way bridge aims to alleviate traffic bottlenecks by allowing drivers to bypass the congested Hudco crossing and Ultadanga flyover. The bridge is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times for commuters in the Lake Town area.

Kolkata MDA is set to construct 5,616 urban roads across five districts , marking the inclusion of urban road construction in the scheme for the first time ,with South 24-Parganas receiving the highest number of roads costing 8487 crores rs. Additionally, infrastructure upgrades are planned for East Kolkata, including the renovated Debi Ghat immersion site in Dakshindari, A second bailey bridge over the Kestopur Canal will connect AA Block to Dakshindari.

To ease traffic on the Ultadanga flyover, a new 46-meter Bailey bridge is being constructed to connect Dakshindari with Salt Lake's AA Block, providing an alternative route from VIP Road to Sector V and the EM Bypass.The two-way bridge, costing an estimated Rs 6 crore , is expected completion by the year end. The Public Works Department has proposed a crossover on VIP Road for Salt Lake-bound vehicles heading towards the airport.