PM lays foundation stone of 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway in Bengal's Howrah
Metro Vaartha | August 23, 2025 12:39 AM CST
Kolkata | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of the 7.2-km six-lane elevated Kona Expressway, worth Rs 1,200 crore, in West Bengal's Howrah district.
It will enhance connectivity between Howrah, its surrounding rural areas, and Kolkata, saving travel time and giving a significant boost to trade, commerce, and tourism in the region, officials said.
Earlier, Modi inaugurated three new metro routes in Kolkata, including the first-ever direct link to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here.
The PM waved a green flag to commence operations on the new routes.
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