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West Bengal receives ₹1,043 crore for road infrastructure upgrades

The central government has approved ₹1,042.62 crore for six road projects across West Bengal, covering 194.10 km under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme. These projects will focus on widening and strengthening existing roads to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance safety.

Kolkata Builders Remobilise Workers as High-Rise Construction Set to Resume

Builders in Kolkata are recalling workers to construction sites in anticipation of high-rise projects resuming after a period of disruption. This follows an update by the state's urban development department aligning building rules with the National Building Construction Standards 2026.

Kolkata Metro Floats Rs 1587 Crore Tender for Baranagar-Barrackpore Corridor After 16-Year Delay

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the construction of 10 elevated metro stations and a viaduct for the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor, a project stalled for over 16 years. The project faced delays due to issues with underground water pipelines and utility relocation.

New Town is experiencing infrastructure upgrades, including a 10-lane major arterial road expansion, an international bus terminus, and proposed vehicular and pedestrian underpasses. The Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub in New Town's Action Area II is a significant initiative by the Government of West Bengal to foster the technology sector. NKDA will upgrade and redevelop the roads in the central business district (CBD) area of New Town. The authorities have estimated Rs 1.9 crore for the CBD area and Rs 67 lakh for the stretches of street 335.