Siliguri, Aug. 3 -- In a significant development affecting commuters and transporters, the Highway Administrator of NH-10 has announced a temporary suspension of vehicular movement on a key stretch of the highway. The closure spans from Sevoke (Km 0.0, Coronation Bridge) to Km 30.0 (Chitrey) and will be in effect from 8:00 PM on August 3, 2025, to 6:00 PM on August 6, 2025.

The order, issued under Section 33 of the Control of National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act 2002, cites safety considerations as the reason behind the decision. All classes of vehicles are barred from using this section of NH-10 during the specified period.

The District Administration has been advised to make appropriate traffic regulation arrangements to ensure th...