Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Siliguri Residents Face Traffic Woes Amid Unfinished Flyover
Imagine a big construction project that is taking a really long time, causing lots of traffic, and digging up the roads.
That's what's happening in Siliguri.
A flyover is unfinished, and they're also putting in new cables and pipes under the streets, which means the roads are bumpy and water collects in puddles.
People are annoyed because it's causing problems now, but officials say it will be better when everything is done.
Siliguri residents endure traffic snarls due to an unfinished flyover on Burdwan Road.
The flyover project, initiated seven years ago, faces delays and has increased in cost.
Major roads are dug up for underground power cable and natural gas pipeline installations.
Residents express frustration over road conditions and monsoon-related waterlogging.
Officials cite ongoing work and delayed repairs but assure projects will benefit residents.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, PWD, SMC, and the Gas Authority of India Limited.
- What
- Unfinished flyover and road digging causing traffic snarls and poor road conditions.
- When
- The flyover project started 7 years ago; issues persist during the monsoon.
- Where
- Siliguri, particularly Burdwan Road and other major roads.
- Why
- Flyover delays, laying of underground cables, and pipeline installation.
Resident's Concerns
Official Perspective
Public Perception vs. Official Justification
Resident's Concerns
Significant inconvenience due to flyover delays and road conditions
Official Perspective
Long-term benefits of the infrastructure projects justify the current disruptions
- Affected Road
- Burdwan Road
- Flyover Project Start Year
- 2018
- Flyover Cost Increase
- ₹44.85 crore to ₹68.75 crore
- Power Cable Project Cost
- ₹550 crore
- Underground Cable Project
- Siliguri Municipal Corporation & West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
