A 42-metre Bailey bridge connecting Dakshindari on VIP Road and Salt Lake’s AA Block is ready to be opened to traffic, an official of the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) said. Once operational, the two-way bridge — serving commuters from VIP Road to Salt Lake and vice versa — could significantly reduce travel time for Salt Lake residents heading to the airport. Currently, residents of Salt Lake must reach the Ultadanga crossing before accessing VIP Road en route to the airport. The two-way bridge is 7.5 metres wide and is the second Bailey bridge across the canal separating VIP Road from Salt Lake. The KMDA has installed reflective spring post barriers on the Salt Lake road that vehicles will enter from the bridge.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2026 00:46 UTC