Cracks close down Bypass-VIP Road flyover

The flyover connecting EM Bypass with VIP Road, a portion of which had collapsed in March 2013, was closed for an indefinite period on Tuesday evening after an agency studying its health noticed cracks in “critical positions”.

The flyover, which enables commuters bound for the Bypass from VIP Road or the other way round to avoid the snarl-hit Ultadanga crossing, was closed around 7.50pm. As a consequence, traffic was hit on large stretches of both the Bypass and VIP Road.

Government officials said a team would inspect the flyover on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

An official said the cracks were noticed on “pier as well as girder”.