Kolkata's Orange Line Metro Project Advances with New Construction Milestones
Bypass metro gains more speed: RVNL joins dots
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The Orange Line Metro project in Kolkata has made significant progress as Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) successfully bridged two pillars at Chingrighata, paving the way for a new foot overbridge to access Beleghata station. This development follows years of delays, with traffic regulations set to be enforced for further construction.
- 01RVNL has bridged the 62m viaduct gap at Chingrighata, a critical milestone for the Orange Line Metro project.
- 02Construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) will provide essential access to the Beleghata metro station, located about 500m from Chingrighata.
- 03Traffic regulations will be implemented starting Monday to facilitate the construction of the FOB's middle support.
- 04The Kolkata Police has granted a 45-day NOC for the construction, which had been delayed for four years.
- 05The Orange Line's extension from Ruby to Metropolitan was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in August 2025, despite the absence of the FOB.
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The Orange Line Metro project in Kolkata has gained momentum with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) successfully bridging two pillars at Chingrighata, allowing for the construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) essential for accessing the Beleghata station. This milestone comes after RVNL faced significant delays in construction for over six years, particularly beyond the Science City crossing. The recent bridging of a 62m viaduct gap is part of the last 366m stretch of the Metropolitan-Sector V section of the Orange Line, which includes 12 pillars. To facilitate the FOB's construction, traffic regulations will be enforced starting Monday, affecting the south-bound flank of Bypass at Metropolitan. The Kolkata Police has granted a 45-day no-objection certificate (NOC) for the work, which had been pending for four years. This progress is crucial as PM Narendra Modi had previously inaugurated the Orange Line's extension from Ruby to Metropolitan without the FOB, highlighting the urgency of completing this access point.
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The construction of the foot overbridge will enhance access to the Beleghata metro station, improving public transport connectivity in Kolkata.
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