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Maidan Market relocation finished after three-and-a-half-year wait

All 528 stalls from Maidan Market have successfully moved to a newly constructed facility. This relocation, planned over three and a half years ago, clears the way for the development of the Purple Line's Esplanade station.

Maidan Market relocation finished after three-and-a-half-year wait
Maidan Market relocation finished after three-and-a-half-year waitPhoto via Times of India — Kolkata

The relocation of Maidan Market has been completed, with all 528 stalls now shifted to a new structure specifically built for the traders. This move comes more than three-and-a-half years after the relocation plan was first proposed.

The completion of this shift marks a significant milestone, as it brings the construction of the Esplanade station for the Purple Line one step closer to realization.

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