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EM Bypass
The Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (known simply as both ''E.M. Bypass'' and ''EM Bypass'') is a (Including Kamalgazi to Baruipur extension) major road on the east side of Kolkata. It connects Ultadanga (North Kolkata) to Baruipur Puratan Bazar (South Kolkata). The road is a major link to Salt Lake and New Town. EM Bypass is part of both State Highway 1 and State Highway 3. Much high-end construction and development in Kolkata has been centred around the Bypass. It was designed as a six to eight-lane bypass to lessen traffic congestion on the entire stretch of Gariahat Road. Several consequent connections have been made to Gariahat Road to further move traffic to the Bypass. History and development The Eastern Metropolitan Bypass was constructed during the 1980s and became operational in 1982. The construction disrupted part of the East Kolkata Wetlands. At one point in 2010 the road was officially named ''Jyoti Basu Sarani'' after Jyoti Basu. The road was further rena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parama Island Flyover
Maa Flyover ( bn, মা উড়ালপুল; also known as Parama Island Flyover) is a long flyover in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is built along Park Circus Connector and connects EM Bypass with Park Circus 7-Point Crossing, then to Vidyasagar Setu to Howrah via the existing AJC Bose Road Flyover. After both ramps of the flyover connecting it with AJC Bose Road Flyover were completed in early 2019, the flyover forms a seamless, no-signal traffic corridor from EM Bypass to PG Hospital. The total length of the flyover, including the ramps, is 9.2 km and is the fourth longest flyover in the entire country. The flyover started its construction in February 2010. The project had an original deadline of August 2012, and the deadline was extended multiple times. After a huge cost-overrun and delays, the main flyover was opened on 9 October 2015 at a cost of 460 crores. The 450-meter east bound flank of the flyover, which directly connects AJC Bose Road Flyover with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
