Vidyasagar Setu to remain shut today for repair and replacement of cable works

Vidyasagar Setu, commonly referred to as the Second Hooghly Bridge, will be closed to traffic from 5am to 9pm on Sunday to allow for the repair and replacement of cables and bearings of the 33-year-old structure.

“During the replacement of stay and down cables and bearings of the Second Hooghly Bridge, the movement of all types of vehicles shall be restricted to ply along Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) and its ramps between 5 am and 9 pm on 09.11.2025 (Sunday),” a Kolkata Police notification, issued by commissioner Manoj Verma, said.