Archive · 29 Jul 2026
PWD Takes Over Two Hill Roads in Darjeeling
The Bengal PWD has taken over two important roads in the Darjeeling hills from the GTA.
These roads are Rohini Road and the Circular Road.
The PWD will now prepare detailed plans to improve and upgrade these roads.
The Circular Road is especially important because it will provide an alternative route to Darjeeling, reducing traffic congestion.
Local residents and politicians are hopeful that this will finally lead to the completion of the long-awaited Circular Road project.
The improvements are expected to make travel easier, boost tourism, and improve healthcare access.
Bengal PWD takes over Rohini Road and Circular Road from GTA.
DPRs to be prepared for comprehensive improvement and upgradation.
Circular Road project aims to reduce traffic congestion in Darjeeling.
Local residents and politicians express hope for project completion.
Improvements expected to boost tourism, healthcare, and transportation.
- Who
- Bengal PWD, GTA, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Takeover of two strategically important roads in Darjeeling hills
- When
- Takeover order issued on July 27, GTA request dated June 23, 2026
- Where
- Darjeeling hills, West Bengal
- Why
- To improve road connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and boost tourism and healthcare access
Local Residents and Politicians
GTA
Project Momentum
Local Residents and Politicians
The decision to entrust the PWD with preparing a comprehensive DPR has raised hopes that the long-awaited road project may finally gather momentum and move towards completion.
GTA
The GTA had previously managed the roads and may have differing views on the takeover and project execution.
- Roads Taken Over
- Rohini Road (Subash Ghising Marg) and Circular Road
- Length of Circular Road
- Approximately 13 km
- Date of Takeover Order
- July 27
- Date of GTA Request
- June 23, 2026
- Key Figures Involved
- Raju Bista (Darjeeling MP), Suvendu Adhikari (Chief Minister)