Kolkata, 13 May (H.S.): Work on the long-pending Chingrighata section of Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line will begin from May 15, prompting extended traffic restrictions along the busy Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass over consecutive weekends, a senior Metro official said on Wednesday.

According to the official, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the executing agency for the corridor, will undertake segment launching work over piers P-317, P-318 and P-319 at Chingrighata as part of the elevated viaduct construction between Kavi Subhas and the airport.

To facilitate the construction work, a continuous 60-hour traffic restriction will be imposed between piers P-317 and P-318 on the western flank of the EM Bypass from 8 pm on May 15 till 8 am on May 18, the official said.

Metro authorities said coordination had been made with the police and civic administration to manage traffic movement during the construction period. Commuters and motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid congestion in the area.

The Orange Line is considered one of Kolkata Metro’s key infrastructure projects and is expected to significantly improve connectivity between south Kolkata and the airport once completed.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey