KMDA to Construct 5,616 Urban Roads Across Five Districts at a Cost of ₹8,487.83 Crore

Main Article
Tue, Jan 06, 02:43 AM IST

The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) has announced a major urban infrastructure push with plans to construct 5,616 roads across five districts in and around the Kolkata Metropolitan Region. Backed by an investment of ₹8,487.83 crore from the Government of West Bengal, the initiative aims to significantly improve road connectivity, mobility, and overall quality of life in urban and semi-urban areas.

 

This extensive road development programme will benefit 128 urban local bodies and enhance access for residents across nearly 35,000 villages, making it one of the largest urban road initiatives undertaken in the region in recent years.

 

District-wise Road Development Plan

 

South 24 Parganas will account for the highest number of roads under the project. A total of 2,492 roads will be constructed across five municipalities.

 

  • Maheshtala leads the list with 1,451 roads
  • Rajpur Sonarpur: 661 roads
  • Budge Budge: 298 roads
  • Pujali: 66 roads
  • Baruipur: 16 roads

 

In North 24 Parganas, KMDA will build 1,742 roads across 19 urban local bodies.

 

  • North Dum Dum will see the highest number with 170 roads
  • Baranagar follows closely with 166 roads
  • Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation will get 135 roads, strengthening connectivity in one of the region’s key urban hubs

 

The Howrah district will witness the construction of 341 roads across Bally Municipality, Uluberia Municipality, and Howrah Municipal Corporation, with Howrah Municipal Corporation alone accounting for 157 roads.

 

In Hooghly district, 971 roads will be developed across 11 urban local bodies, improving last-mile connectivity and easing daily commuting challenges.

 

Meanwhile, Nadia district will see 70 new roads, with

 

  • Gayeshpur Municipality receiving 46 roads
  • Kalyani Municipality getting 24 roads

 

A Step Towards Better Urban Living

 

The KMDA road development programme is expected to play a crucial role in reducing congestion, improving safety, and supporting economic activity across the Kolkata Metropolitan Region. Better roads mean smoother daily commutes, improved access to services, and stronger links between urban centres and surrounding areas.

 

As West Bengal continues to invest in infrastructure-led growth, projects like this highlight a long-term vision for modern, connected, and sustainable cities.