Traffic congestion cripples South Kolkata, police chart out alternate routes

Kolkata: Following the collapse of Majerhat Bridge at around 4:30 pm, severe traffic congestion crippled South Kolkata. Several roads were cordoned off for all vehicles by the traffic police. Due to the chain reaction, several more roads got congested.

According to Kolkata Traffic Police, Behala bound vehicles have been diverted through Hastings, Circular Garden Reach Road and Taratala. Esplanade bound commuters has been advised to avail Diamond Harbour road, Taratala and Circular Garden Reach Road.

Apart from these routes, vehicles can also avail Karunamoyee via Tollygunj to reach Thakurpukur, Behala Chowrasta and Sakherbazar. Another route through New Alipore and Durgapur Bridge is also open for the commuters as per the traffic control room. But as these roads are narrower than Diamond Harbour Road, police are expecting traffic congestion from Wednesday.

West Bengal Transport Corporation arranged for 22 special buses for the commuters following the mishap. Additional buses have also been kept at the Esplanade Depot.