Gadkari announces Rs 1,176 cr 6-lane bridge over Teesta | India News

Gadkari announces Rs 1,176 cr 6-lane bridge over Teesta | India News


Gadkari announces Rs 1,176 cr 6-lane bridge over Teesta
The proposed bridge will significantly strengthen connectivity between Sikkim, the North-Eastern states and Siliguri Corridor (Photo: PTI)

NEW DELHI: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that his ministry has approved Rs 1,176 crore for the construction of a 6.9-km-long, 6-lane major bridge with approaches across Teesta river at Sevoke on NH-10 in Darjeeling district.In a post on X, the minister said, “The proposed bridge will significantly strengthen connectivity between Sikkim, North-Eastern states and Siliguri Corridor, facilitating smoother movement of passengers and freight. The project will support regional integration, trade and commerce, tourism and logistics, while contributing to sustained socio-economic development across the region.”

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