{"id":207587,"date":"2026-03-13T18:20:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=207587"},"modified":"2026-03-13T18:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:50:33","slug":"vidyasagar-setu-to-close-this-sunday-12-hours-complete-blockade-check-alternate-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/vidyasagar-setu-to-close-this-sunday-12-hours-complete-blockade-check-alternate-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidyasagar Setu to Close This Sunday! 12 Hours Complete Blockade, Check Alternate Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Commuters traveling between Kolkata and Howrah are urged to plan their journeys carefully as Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, will remain closed to all vehicular traffic this Sunday, March 15. The bridge will be completely shut down from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate urgent structural repairs and essential maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Necessity for Maintenance:<\/strong> According to authorities from the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC) and the Kolkata Traffic Police, the 12-hour block is required for technical assessment and critical repair work on several bridge components. Maintenance of the cable-stayed bridge is a sensitive and time-consuming process that cannot be safely completed under normal traffic conditions. Choosing Sunday is a strategic move to minimize disruption to office and industrial commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guidelines and Alternate Routes:<\/strong> The Kolkata Traffic Police have issued a detailed advisory to ensure smooth movement across the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use of Rabindra Setu:<\/strong> Vehicles that usually take Vidyasagar Setu to reach Howrah or the Kona Expressway are advised to use the Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nivedita Setu:<\/strong> Long-distance travelers and heavy vehicles are encouraged to take Nivedita Setu or Bally Bridge to avoid congestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kolkata-Bound Traffic:<\/strong> Vehicles entering the city from Howrah or the highways will be diverted through Grand Trunk (GT) Road and Bally Bridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic personnel will be deployed at key intersections to guide drivers and manage the expected pressure on the alternate routes. While the shutdown is expected to cause some delays, the repair work is crucial for the long-term safety of the bridge. Normal traffic flow will resume from 6:00 PM onwards on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commuters traveling between Kolkata and Howrah are urged to plan their journeys carefully as Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, will remain closed to all vehicular traffic this Sunday, March 15. The bridge will be completely shut down from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM to facilitate urgent structural repairs and essential maintenance. 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