Partial Closure of NH-10 Likely as Authorities Coordinate Traffic Regulation at Vulnerable Locations

KalimNews, Kalimpong, November 14: Authorities in the Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas have been alerted to coordinate traffic regulation along National Highway 10 (NH-10), particularly at vulnerable locations, following a communication issued by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), Siliguri.

The communication, issued by the Deputy General Manager (P), NHIDCL, Siliguri, has been circulated to several senior officials, including the District Magistrates of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Namchi, Pakyong and Gangtok, as well as police and traffic authorities in the region.

The letter specifically requests the Superintendent of Police, Darjeeling/Kalimpong, to arrange the deployment of necessary police personnel to regulate traffic at vulnerable locations. It also seeks necessary action from the SP Traffic, Darjeeling/Kalimpong, the Deputy Commissioner of Traffic, Siliguri Police Commissionerate, and the Officer-in-Charge of NH-10 Highway, Darjeeling/Kalimpong.

Other agencies, including the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), IRCON, NHPC, the Public Works Department of West Bengal and the Army, have also been kept informed.

The communication highlights the need for coordinated intervention by the concerned departments to ensure proper traffic management along the highway.

The move comes amid concerns over traffic movement and safety at vulnerable stretches of NH-10. However, the communication available does not specify the exact stretch, duration or timing of the proposed partial closure or traffic restrictions.

Commuters and transport operators have been advised to remain attentive to further announcements from the district administration and traffic police regarding movement along NH-10.