Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Teesta Barrage Bridge Reopens Early, Restoring Key Road Link
The bridge in Gajoldoba, India, has reopened early after repairs, which is good news.
It connects important places like Siliguri and Dooars, and it was closed since April for fixing.
The work was finished sooner than expected, about a month ahead of the original plan.
This is great because it helps people travel easier, especially with a big festival coming up.
The bridge was damaged in the past, so it needed to be checked.
Now, it's open again, but they're careful about how heavy the trucks are that use it to avoid more problems.
This also helps businesses that depend on tourism get back on track.
The Teesta Barrage bridge in Jalpaiguri reopened on Sunday.
The bridge was closed since April for extensive maintenance and repairs.
The reopening occurred three weeks earlier than the original schedule.
The early reopening was planned in consideration of the upcoming Durga Puja season.
Heavy vehicles over 25 tonnes will be restricted to prevent further damage.
- Who
- State tribal affairs minister Bulu Chik Baraik, Gajoldoba MLA Khageswar Roy, engineers, district officials
- What
- Teesta Barrage bridge reopened early after maintenance
- When
- Sunday, three weeks before scheduled time
- Where
- Gajoldoba, Jalpaiguri
- Why
- To restore road link between Siliguri and Dooars, and ahead of Durga Puja
- Location
- Teesta Barrage, Gajoldoba, Jalpaiguri
- Reopening Date
- Sunday
- Original Completion Date
- September 21
- Closure Duration
- Since April
- Reason for Closure
- Maintenance due to structural damage
- Restriction
- Movement of dump trucks over 25 tonnes restricted