Travel on the Kolkata-Siliguri route: Fresh road updates on NH-12

The Siliguri bound flank of the Ahiron bridge is still closed for repairs. Only one lane is open for both side traffic.

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Road conditions update as on 4th November 2024:

Returned to Kolkata on 4th Nov evening from North Bengal. Following are the updates:

• The Kolkata bound lane after the Ghoshpukur toll plaza, on the Siliguri-Dalkhola stretch, has been closed for a stretch of about 2kms for repairs. Witnessed a lot of heavy road repair machinery being used.
• The Kolkata bound lane of the 7-month old Baharampore bypass, as pointed out by ABHI_1512, is in pathetic condition.  From what I could see, the entire lane, particularly around the culverts/bridges, seem to have subsided slightly to the left. Whether the underlying landfill/flyash foundation has subsided or not is anybody's guess. I saw multiple number of teams consisting of 3-4 serious looking people who looked like highway officials in safety helmets and jackets assessing various sections of the Baharampore bypass. At least someone is taking note.
• Moregram to Farakka: the Siliguri bound flank is broken tarmac all the way. Your best bet is to stick to the extreme left of the highway which will help you skirt around some of the potholes.
• Farakka - Dalkhola is in good shape. No issues.
• Dalkhola - Kishanganj: Again broken tarmac. Both up and down lanes. Please exercise caution and stick to the extreme left which may help you to avoid the large potholes.
• The Siliguri bound flank of the Ahiron bridge is still closed for repairs. Only one lane is open for both side traffic.
• The Barajaguli - Amdanga - Barasat, single lane national highway is not in good shape at all.

Please be careful because this section is not a divided highway. Two wheelers and E-Rickshaws from the opposite side or even in front of you, may suddenly swerve and weave erratically trying to avoid the potholes cutting right across in front of you, giving you little time to react or brake.

8. While returning to Kolkata, spotted a fancy looking cafe after Jangipur and stopped. I forget the name of the joint . They served decent coffee and snacks.

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