♦ Kestopur was originally called Krishnapur, meaning the land of lord Krishna but sadly, today it is best known for its canal, that too a neglected one between two beautiful townships, New Town and Salt Lake.  

The only bridge (pun intended) needed is the half-constructed bridge near Salt Lake’s Tank 8. It’s been lying in that state for years but if completed, would mean convenience for residents of both townships.

Currently the bridge is standing on two long pillars without provision for landing on either side. What seems like a six to eight months’ work appears to be a never-ending wait for residents of Kestopur. 

Pedestrians are forced to use the foot bridge now, climbing which is painful for elders and children. Two- wheelers use the make-shift bamboo bridge at Nayapatti which itself is a mishap waiting to happen. Cars have to take the much longer route to New Town to take a U-turn. 

Given the rate at which apartments are mushrooming in Kestopur and the number of people coming here for work and studies, the roads are inadequate to bear the traffic load. As a result the roads last hardly three months before getting damaged again. 

If the bridge is fixed, people will be able to easily access the greener parks of Salt Lake and residents of Salt Lake and New Town too will be able to reach the airport and VIP Road faster. 

There is no doubt that Salt Lake and New Town are more planned, clean and green than Kestopur and that there is a socio-economic difference between the residents. But every Indian has the right to better living conditions.

Abraham Lincoln, who signed the bill authorising America’s transcontinental railroad, believed that road communication united people. Taking a cue from his philosophy, I hope the bridge will be completed and Kestopur will be united with its neighbours.

Sugata Sinha, 
Address not given

Rough autos 
♦ Of late, autorickshaw drivers have started misbehaving with women drivers  in Salt Lake.

It has become a security issue and women are finding it difficult to drive under such circumstances. The authorities must address the issue immediately. 

Asha Ghosh,
FD Block

Tap in the way
♦ We are proud to be residents of Salt Lake but there is one sore point that I want to bring to the notice of the authorities. 
There is a water tap at Karunamoyee crossing on the flank coming from Tank 9. This source of water is used for bathing, drinking and sundry work and there is always a queue. 

It splashes water all over the pavement and creates a mess at a junction where traffic is already heavy. Pedestrians are in a hurry to cross that street, autos use it as a point to alight their passenger and buses are in a hurry to make the turn and overtake one another. 

The tap there is a safety hazard and I request the authorities to shut it immediately and make alternative arrangement at some distance from that corner.

Subhas Sengupta,
Address not given

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