GANGTOK,: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has secured a commitment from Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for the expedited restoration and upgradation of NH 10.
In a press statement on Saturday, Bista shared that minister Gadkari, in a letter addressed to him, has confirmed that his ministry is in the process of engaging a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) to oversee the upgradation of the Sevoke-Rangpo section of NH 10 to a 2L+PS standard including permanent restoration of landslide prone spots.
Further, the Union Minister has directed the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to explore and evaluate alternative alignments for NH 10 and to submit the best alignment as per the ministry’s norms for finalisation.
“The NHIDCL has formally taken over the Sevoke-Rangpo section, and proper planning and redevelopment of the entire NH 10 will be undertaken. This is vital for ensuring seamless connectivity for the region,” minister Gadkari stated in the communication.
Expressing optimism, MP Bista said, “Ensuring a complete overhaul and development of NH-10 is crucial for our region’s connectivity. I assure the people that the Central government is prioritizing this matter.”