Ishwar Gupta Setu, Road bridge across Hooghly River in West Bengal, India.
Ishwar Gupta Setu is a road bridge spanning the Hooghly River using a concrete cantilever design to link Bansberia and Kalyani. It carries the Kalyani Expressway and serves as a key connection between major national highways in the region.
Construction began in 1981 and finished in 1989 when Chief Minister Jyoti Basu officially opened the bridge. It was built to address increasing traffic demands in Hooghly district.
The bridge carries the name of Ishwar Chandra Gupta, a celebrated Bengali poet from the 19th century whose literary works remain influential in the region. This naming reflects how the area honors its cultural figures through modern infrastructure.
The crossing accommodates traffic in both directions with space for vehicles and pedestrians. Plan to cross outside peak traffic hours for a smoother experience.
A second bridge is being planned nearby due to structural concerns about the existing crossing. This reflects how the region continues to upgrade its infrastructure to meet modern demands.
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