Kolkata's Orange Line Successfully Bridges Key Viaduct Gap
Phase II: Viaduct gap bridged at Chingrighata
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The Orange Line project in Kolkata has successfully bridged a 62-meter viaduct gap at the Chingrighata crossing, a significant milestone for the New Garia-Airport corridor. The work was completed ahead of schedule, thanks to a continuous traffic block granted by local authorities, allowing for uninterrupted construction over the weekend.
- 01The 62-meter viaduct gap was bridged using 12 concrete pieces placed by Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL).
- 02Traffic on the Garia-bound flank will reopen three hours ahead of schedule, at 5 am on Monday.
- 03Prior to the continuous traffic block, Kolkata Police had agreed to shorter 27-hour blocks prompted by the high court and Supreme Court.
- 04Engineers from RVNL, led by chief project manager Vipin Kumar, monitored the construction process throughout the night.
- 05The construction was supported by a report from IIT-Guwahati highlighting safety concerns if work was not completed properly.
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On Sunday, the Orange Line project in Kolkata achieved a major milestone by bridging a 62-meter viaduct gap at the busy Chingrighata crossing. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) utilized a continuous day-night traffic block that began on Friday night to place 12 concrete pieces across the gap between piers 318 and 319. This crucial work had been stalled since February 2, 2025, due to traffic concerns at the intersection. With the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in place, local police granted a 60-hour traffic block in two phases over the weekends, allowing for uninterrupted construction. Previously, the police had only allowed 27-hour blocks after intervention from the high court and Supreme Court. The Garia-bound flank is set to reopen three hours ahead of schedule, at 5 am on Monday. RVNL engineers, led by chief project manager Vipin Kumar, oversaw the work, ensuring safety and stability in the construction process, supported by a report from IIT-Guwahati.
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The successful completion of the viaduct gap will enhance transportation efficiency and reduce traffic congestion in Kolkata, benefiting daily commuters and local residents.
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