The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has announced key upgrades to NH-10 to improve traffic flow between Sikkim and Siliguri. The upgrades are expected to significantly benefit tourism and infrastructure development in Sikkim.
Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed the initiative in a written reply to Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba on February 13. Subba had sought details about the Centre’s plans for enhancing the highway, which is the main route connecting Sikkim to Siliguri and beyond.
Five major projects are underway:
4/6-laning from Balason Bridge to Sevoke Army Cantonment
DPR for 4-laning from Sevoke Army Cantonment to Coronation Bridge
2-lane widening with paved shoulders from Sevoke to Rangpo
DPR for widening from Rangpo to Ranipool
Maintenance contract for Ranipool to Gangtok
NHIDCL, a Central undertaking, is overseeing the entire project.
MP Indra Hang Subba expressed gratitude to the Union government, crediting Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay’s relationship with Central leadership for the project’s prioritization.
