The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) would be taking up the construction of a second flyover at Baghajatin for faster movement of traffic along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. The project is a part of the agency's move to add to the speed of vehicles particularly those bound for airport from south Kolkata and the southern suburbs. The project was signaled off by the state urban development minister Mr Asok Bhattacharya last week. The KMDA traffic and transportation section would supervise the work. The work is expected to be completed within 18 months. The estimated cost of the proposed flyover would be around Rs 6 crore and the fund would be provided by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The over-bridge would be built by the Indian Railways at an estimated cost of Rs 5 crore. The tender for starting the work would be passed soon and the work work would start from August. A senior KMDA engineer said the widening of the EM Bypass between Ballygunge connector and Garia to turn it into a four-lane thoroughfare would not serve any purpose unless another flyover is not constructed. There has been a sharp rise in the number of vehicles along EM bypass with the construction of more and more housing complexes. Traffic load is going to increase further once the South 24-Parganas district headquarters is shifted to Baruipur. To combat the situation and for faster traffic movement, KMDA has decided to convert EM Bypass into a four lane thoroughfare with the construction of a flyover off Ultadanga. Another flyover is coming up near the electronics complex at Sector V in Salt Lake. The 17.5 km road from Ultadanga to Garia will be covered with mastic asphalt. The engineers have been instructed to ensure that work is completed within the stipulated time. The construction materials would be tested to ensure that poor quality material is not used.