Em Bypass, Kolkata

The Kolkata Metropolitan Area experienced a surge in residential property registrations in 2025, reaching 62,328, a 25% increase from the previous year and the highest annual total since 2020. December 2025 alone saw 5,571 registrations, with a growing preference for mid-sized homes (501-1000 sq ft), accounting for 59% of registrations, up from 43% the prior year.

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.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has been actively repairing damaged road stretches across the city, including Gariahat Road, Canal South Road, Tangra, and EM Bypass. Concrete paver blocks and plastic hot mix are being used for repairs.