Gangtok, Nov 13 (PTI) A 52-km stretch of NH-10, considered Sikkim’s lifeline, will remain closed to all vehicular traffic every night for one month from Friday, according to a circular.
According to the circular issued by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), the restriction has been imposed between Coronation Bridge in West Bengal and Rangpo in Sikkim from 9 pm to 6 am daily till December 13.
The restriction has been imposed to facilitate excavation, slope protection and landslide mitigation work along the vulnerable highway stretch, it said.
NHIDCL has advised commuters to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid the affected stretch during the restricted hours.
Travellers can use alternative routes via Gorubathan-Lava-Pedong-Rhenock or Siliguri-Odlabari-Gorubathan-Lava-Algarah-Pedong-Rhenock-Pakyong-Gangtok.
These routes cover approximately 175-190 km and take an estimated seven to eight hours, depending on road conditions. PTI COR SOM
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