Gangtok, Aug. 3 -- The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has announced a complete closure of vehicular movement on a major stretch of National Highway-10 (NH-10), from Coronation Bridge to Chitrey till August 6 evening.
The traffic halt started at 8 pm on August 3.
The traffic suspension will remain in effect until 6 pm on August 6.
The temporary shutdown has been ordered under Section 33 of the Control of National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, following a detailed safety assessment by the NHIDCL.
The highway stretch, which plays a vital role in connecting Sevoke to Rangpo (Km 52.1), is known for its strategic importance and heavy vehicular flow, especially for trade and tourism between W...