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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Illusion art to adorn Salt Lake Bypass before Durga Puja
Kolkata: The Salt Lake Bypass stretch connecting Sector V and EM Bypass is set to get a new look before Durga Puja . The Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA) is undertaking beautification work on the stretch with illusion art, painting of sculptures, road marking, traffic signage boards, repairing lighting at the median, and other works. "The road markers, street furniture and sculptures along the stretch will get a fresh coat of paint. Traffic signages will also be put up for the convenience of motorists," said an official. The median stretch will be beautified with illumination and more greenery. "Flower tubs will be put up to bring a more aesthetic look," said an official. Besides the Salt Lake Bypass stretch, the authorities will be splashing water on major roads across the IT hub to keep the roads clean and prevent dust pollution. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata A welcome gate to the IT hub is also coming up close to Nicco Park crossing. Officials said, planning is on to develop some streets into smart streets with smart bus stands, smart fencing, water ATMs, public art, and CCTV surveillance. —Suman Chakraborti
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
KMDA to raze illegal shanties under canal bridges
Kolkata: The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority has decided to demolish unauthorised structures under several canal bridges across the city. They will also set up barricades to prevent further encroachment at these spots. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The canal bridges where the authorities plan to clear encroachments and install barricades include Karunamoyee Bridge, Chetla Lock Gate bridge, Chitpore bridge, Bagmari bridge, Salt Lake slip bridge, and Chetla RCC bridge. Officials said these bridges, which span different canals across the city, have shanties under them on the canal sides. "Last year, a fire broke out in a slum under Durgapur bridge in New Alipore. The bridge was damaged and KMDA had to take up repair work. There are encroachments, like shanties and makeshift structures, under several such bridges that need to be cleared to prevent similar incidents," said a KMDA official. KMDA has started the process to engage agencies for the job at an estimate of nearly Rs 50 lakh. — Suman Chakraborti
