MP Indra Hang takes up NH10 issue with NHIDCL

GANGTOK, : Sikkim’s LokSabha MP Indra Hang Subba on Monday met the NHIDCL chairman-managing director Dr.Krishan Kumarat his office in New Delhi.

During the meeting, Indra Hang discussed the current status of NH10, the lifeline connecting Sikkim with the rest of the country, which is presently closed for vehicles for repairs for four days. He raised concerns over the frequent disruptions and difficulties faced by commuters due to recurring damages and blockages along various stretches of the highway, a press release informs.

The LokSabha MP also enquired about the proposal for a new or alternative alignment to ensure long-term and reliable connectivity for the State. He urged the NHIDCL to expedite the preparation and sanctioning of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed alignment.

Indra Hang suggested identifying vulnerable locations along the existing alignment and strengthening them so that the next monsoon floods do not trigger landslides on the valley side of the road.

The technical director of NHIDCL shared plans to construct viaducts and steel structures to bypass the landslide-prone stretches affected during the recent monsoon, with the target of completing these works before the next monsoon season.

Furthermore, the LokSabha MP requested the deployment of additional machinery and manpower to strengthen the existing road infrastructure and make NH10 more resilient, especially before the onset of the next monsoon season.

The meeting concluded with the NHIDCL chairman-managing director assuring that necessary steps will be taken to address the issues raised and to ensure improved connectivity for Sikkim and its people, the release from the LokSabha MP’s office informs.