Kolkata Metro Orange Line Extension to Connect New Garia with Sector V on November 21

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Fri, Nov 13, 11:08 PM IST • 2 min read

Kolkata’s Metro connectivity is set for a major boost as the long-pending Chingrighata bottleneck on the Orange Line has finally been cleared. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kolkata on November 21 to inaugurate the 4.5-km Beleghata–Sector V extension, paving the way for direct Metro connectivity between New Garia and Sector V.

The extended stretch will introduce three new Metro stations: Gour Kishore Ghosh, Nalban and IT Centre. The development is expected to significantly improve connectivity to Salt Lake's Sector V IT hub, benefiting thousands of daily commuters, working professionals and residents.

Chingrighata Viaduct Installation Completed

The breakthrough comes after the completion of a critical 62-metre viaduct installation between pillars 317 and 319 near Chingrighata. The engineering work was executed in two phases, each involving 60 hours of intensive construction.

The first phase involved installing a 28-metre span between pillars 317 and 318, followed by a 34-metre span between pillars 318 and 319 in the second phase.

With the viaduct installation completed, trial runs have also been conducted between Beleghata and IT Centre, marking an important step towards commissioning the extension.

Better Metro Connectivity for Salt Lake Sector V

The Beleghata–Sector V extension will address a long-standing connectivity gap on Kolkata Metro's Orange Line. Once operational, commuters travelling between New Garia and Sector V will benefit from a more direct Metro connection.

The addition of the IT Centre station is particularly significant for Salt Lake Sector V, one of Kolkata's largest IT and business districts. Improved Metro access is expected to make daily office commutes more convenient while strengthening public transport connectivity across the eastern part of the city.

The clearance of the Chingrighata bottleneck marks a significant milestone for Kolkata's urban transport infrastructure and brings the Orange Line closer to its intended connectivity.