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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.

KMC Building Plan Submissions Face Confusion Post-Audit Order

KMC , Buildings department , are in a state of confusion as a verbal directive from civic headquarters has led to a halt in accepting new building plans. This follows an audit of under-construction high-rises causing uncertainty among staff. The confusion is particularly felt in areas like Behala-Joka and off the EM Bypass.

Kolkata Metro work at Chingrighata causes significant traffic disruptions on EM Bypass

Metro construction for the Orange Line at Chingrighata has begun, leading to traffic control measures on the EM Bypass. The first phase of traffic curbs starts on May 15 and will last for 60 hours, affecting all northbound traffic.

Railways Approves ₹895.30 Crore Projects for Kolkata Metro Upgrade and Bridge Strengthening

Indian Railways has sanctioned projects worth ₹895.30 crore to enhance the power systems of Kolkata Metro and strengthen critical bridge infrastructure in West Bengal. The Kolkata Metro Rail upgrade, receiving ₹671.72 crore, will involve installing new traction substations and upgrading power supply systems, aiming to enable train operations at 2.5-minute intervals.

Kolkata Metro Construction at Chingrighata Faces Delays

Construction work for the Chingrighata Metro project in Kolkata is stalled and unlikely to resume in March due to the need for traffic diversions and clearance from Kolkata Police. Metro officials are in talks with the police to find a suitable window for construction to recommence, which is crucial for alleviating traffic pressure on the EM Bypass.

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.