GANGTOK,: As prolonged monsoon season in Sikkim has come to end, BRO Project Swastik workers are making all efforts in strengthening the damaged road infrastructure and undertaking crucial surfacing works in North Sikkim.
Major tourist attractions of the State are in the border region of North Sikkim. Road infrastructure in North Sikkim had sustained massive damages due to the GLOF in October 2023 followed by a cloud burst in June this year. The Gangtok-Chungthang road was disrupted due to landslides between Naga and Theng which affected about 8 km of road stretch.
As part of a focused drive, brave workers of 758 BRTF under Project Swastik are working round the clock under challenging circumstances towards early restoration of road connectivity between Naga and Theng, informs a BRO press release.
Major work on said stretch includes approx. 5 km of formation cutting along green field alignment and construction of 180 feet long bailey bridge. Opening of said road stretch will not only enable all users to move to North Sikkim in earlier time frame but will also give major boost to tourism, said the BRO.
Currently, all vehicles are moving to North Sikkim via Dikchu-Sankalang-Shipgyer road which has multiple sharp bends and steep gradient.
Further, to facilitate smooth movement of armed forces towards Indo-China border and boost tourism, towards Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim, BRO is carrying out surfacing works on war footing, in high altitude area on Kalep-Giagong road, it was informed.
Post monsoon, 758 BRTF of Project Swastik has undertaken resurfacing works in Gangtok Town, on Gangtok-Chungthang road, so as to provide, smooth and comfortable ride to all users. Selfless working by BRO while executing resurfacing work till late night, in busy Gangtok town has earned huge appreciation amongst locals, the release mentions.