Repair work: Setu to be shut for 16 hours on Sun

Kolkata: Vidyasagar Setu will be closed for 16 hours from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday to facilitate the repair and rehabilitation work of the bridge, including replacement of stay and holding cables and bearings.

Work is being undertaken by the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC). During work, movement of all types of vehicles will be restricted along the bridge and its ramps.

The traffic police have come up with diversion plans for vehicles on Sunday. All vehicles coming along AJC Bose Road from the Zeerut Island side will be diverted from Turf View towards Hastings crossing to avail of St Georges Gate Road, Strand Road and Howrah bridge.

All vehicles coming along KP Road from the J&N Island side towards Vidyasagar Setu will be diverted from 11, Furlong Gate towards Hastings crossing, and will move towards Howrah bridge. Vehicular traffic will also be diverted through arterial roads as and when required.