With Durga Puja approaching, commuters are urging civic agencies, including the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and the Public Works Department (PWD), to expedite repair work before the festive rush begins.
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This was done after assurance from KMC at the coordination meeting that work will begin after the sun begins to show up and that all work will be completed by Mahalaya,” said an officer. Sources said SOS has been sent for stretches like DH Road (between Oathakpara and Ekbalpore), the Burdwan Road, Strand Road (near Howrah Bridge) and the Panchannagram stretch of EM Bypass, which is presently witnessing minor accidents, especially those of two-wheelers. “Every morning commute has turned into an ordeal,” said Subhashish Roy, a motorist. slow traffic flow starts from Ekbalpore with local guard failing to find any alternate solution,” said Pratip Talukdar, a Behala resident While returning back in the evening.
“We usually send a list for road repairs which is exhaustive before pujas. The present list has been freshly-prepared based on the puja crowd experience. Heavy rain has damaged major thoroughfares, including Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Deshpran Sashmal Road, CGR Road and DH Road. A stretch near Science City and Mominpore Crossing occupies the top spot on the list. The cops are particularly worried over Vidyasagar Setu approaches, the Sealdah Flyover and the bridge near Ultadanga, among others. “Each day, the traffic jam begins from Majerhat Bridge approach near Taratala Mint and continues till Mominpore. In the port area, heavy freight traffic combined with waterlogging has battered Transport Depot Road and Taratala Road, along with the stretch between Kidderpore Crossing and Remount Road . Download the TOI App.