The Kolkata Metro authority has expressed frustration over the slow progress of the Kavi Subhash to Kolkata Airport metro corridor project. They claim that the state government and police are not providing adequate cooperation, hindering the project's completion. Specifically, the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass traffic blockage for construction work has been denied...
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by the police and state administration, despite repeated requests. Recently, the Safety Commissioner visited the Beleghata metro station and expressed disappointment at the progress, highlighting the significant delay caused by the lack of support. While the police claim to have fulfilled all necessary requirements to facilitate smooth traffic flow, the Metro authorities maintain that the lack of state government cooperation is hindering project completion. Notably, the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) also expressed concern during his recent inspection of the project, highlighting the delay in obtaining NoCs and the subsequent impact on progress. The Metro authority has emphasized the need for an additional 90-meter road stretch to ensure passenger safety, but the necessary permissions are yet to be granted.