Monday, Apr 13, 2026 21:30 [IST]
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GANGTOK,: The High Court of Sikkim has taken note of traffic restriction
imposed on Atal Setu Bridge wherein lighter vehicles are required to pass
through the Rangpo town instead of directly using the bridge while exiting the
State.
The
Atal Setu Bridge, located just ahead of Rangpo town, connects the border town
with neighbouring West Bengal along the NH 10.
During
a PIL hearing on April 2, it was pointed out to the High Court of Sikkim about
the restriction on Atal Setu Bridge where lighter vehicles are allowed to pass
through only the Rangpo town.
The
Additional Advocate General is directed to take instructions as to why the
lighter vehicles are restricted and they have been directed to passthrough the
Rangpo town and why lighter vehicles cannot be allowed to have atwo-way traffic
through the bridge, said the division bench of Chief Justice A. Muhamed
Mustaque and Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai.
The
division bench further noted the report of many heavy vehicles parked on the
sides of the Atal Setu Bridge.
We
have no doubt that such parking shall not be allowed on the bridge and traffic
shall ensure that no lighter or heavy vehicles should be allowed topark on the
sides of the Atal Setu Bridge, directed the High Court of Sikkim.
