Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Siliguri Flyover Opens After Years of Delay
A new flyover was opened in Siliguri to help with traffic.
The chief minister of Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, opened it.
The flyover connects two busy roads and is expected to make travel easier for many people.
The project started in 2018 but took longer and cost more than planned because of delays, including those caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The government and local leaders are happy because it will help people get around more easily.
The flyover is part of a bigger plan to build 500 similar bridges across the state.
A new flyover at Burdwan Road, Siliguri, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The flyover connects Hill Cart Road and Burdwan Road, easing traffic congestion at Mahatma Gandhi More.
The project cost escalated from ₹44.85 crore to ₹68.75 crore due to delays, including those caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Bengal government and Indian Railways are collaborating to build 500 road overbridges (ROBs) across the state.
Local leaders, including Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh and Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, praised the project for improving road connectivity and reducing travel time.
- Who
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista
- What
- Inauguration of a new flyover at Burdwan Road, Siliguri
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Burdwan Road, Siliguri
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve road connectivity
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Project Cost and Funding
Government Perspective
The government views the increased cost as a necessary investment for improved infrastructure and traffic management.
Public Perspective
The public may question the escalated cost and delays, expecting more efficient project management.
- Location
- Burdwan Road, Siliguri
- Inauguration Date
- Monday
- Inaugurated By
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Project Cost
- ₹68.75 crore
- Original Estimated Cost
- ₹44.85 crore
- Project Duration
- 2018 to 2023
- Key Beneficiaries
- Commuters, students, workers, traders, tourists, emergency services