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Kolkata-Siliguri Travel Halved! New 521 Cr Farakka Bridge Opens Soon, Ends Jam Misery
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Kolkata-Siliguri Travel Halved! New 521 Cr Farakka Bridge Opens Soon, Ends Jam Misery
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13-03-2026, 16:29
Kolkata-Siliguri Travel Halved! New 521 Cr Farakka Bridge Opens Soon, Ends Jam Misery
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New 5.46 km Farakka Bridge, built at 521 crore rupees, to open by end of April or early May, halving Kolkata-Siliguri travel time.
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The bridge will resolve severe traffic congestion on the national highway, especially near the Farakka Barrage in Murshidabad.
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Construction by RKEC Projects Limited began in Jan 2019, faced delays due to an accident, COVID-19, and design review.
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96% complete, it will significantly improve connectivity between North Bengal and South Bengal, replacing the old, problematic Farakka Bridge.
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Passengers and drivers will no longer suffer hours-long jams caused by mechanical issues on the existing sole link.
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