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The West Bengal government is planning a ring road around Kolkata and a flyover connecting the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass with Rajarhat-New Town to improve urban connectivity and support business activity. Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul said the proposed projects are part of wider efforts to strengthen roads, drainage, water supply and civic services. The government is also considering the revival of an approximately 7-km flyover proposal from the EM Bypass Metropolitan area, estimated to cost around INR 900 crore. However, the projects are yet to receive final approval.
The West Bengal government is planning to develop a ring road around Kolkata along with a flyover connecting the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass with the satellite township of Rajarhat-New Town, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul said.
The proposed infrastructure projects are aimed at improving urban connectivity, easing traffic movement and supporting business and investment activity in and around the city, Paul said while addressing the business conclave 'Uttaran 2026 Bangla'.
The proposed flyover will connect the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, or EM Bypass, with Rajarhat-New Town. The government is also working on plans for a ring road around Kolkata as part of its wider urban infrastructure development programme.
The 32-km EM Bypass is a major arterial road along the eastern side of Kolkata, connecting Ultadanga in the north with Baruipur in the south. It also provides connectivity to Salt Lake, New Town and Sector 5, the city's major information technology hub.
Paul said the government is focusing on improving roads, drainage, drinking water supply and civic services, which she described as important for encouraging trade and investment. She said the administration was working on a minimum intervention and maximum service approach, including simplifying processes for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises.
The state has also introduced the 'Swachh' mobile application, through which residents can report issues such as waterlogging, illegal parking and road encroachments caused by construction materials. Civic authorities are expected to take action within a stipulated period.
The minister also announced plans to establish mortuary facilities and modern electric crematoria in every district. On sustainability, she said the state plans to increase renewable energy use by 2030 by installing solar power systems in municipal and government buildings.
Other initiatives include restoring ponds, recycling water hyacinth into commercial products and converting temple flowers into incense sticks and coloured powder.
Meanwhile, officials familiar with the infrastructure proposals said a high-level meeting was recently held to revive an earlier plan for an approximately 7-km flyover from the EM Bypass Metropolitan area. The project is estimated to cost around INR 900 crore.
The proposal, however, is yet to receive final government approval. Discussions have also taken place on developing skywalks at Ruby, a major EM Bypass crossing, and at Dalhousie in the central business district to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion.
Source PTI
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