Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- A new road alignment between Gangtok and Zeema, near the Indo-China border in North Sikkim, has been proposed to restore vital connectivity.

The plan was proposed after repeated natural disasters since 2023 severely damaged existing routes, according to a report.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) confirmed that the proposal, currently under consideration, includes a feasibility study and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which functions under the Ministry of Defence.

The proposed route features five tunnels and a cut-and-cover tunnel, designed to make the alignment climate-resilient and reliable year-round.

This proposal comes in response to a...