Archive · 16 Aug 2025
NH10 Closure Extended to August 17, New Bridge Opens in Sikkim
NH10, a major road, will stay closed until the evening of August 17th.
This is because of repairs and recent rockslides.
This is the fourth time this month they've had to close the road.
This means longer travel times and more expense for those traveling from Sikkim and Kalimpong.
In better news, a new bridge has been built in Sikkim for smaller cars to use.
NH10's 52km stretch will remain closed until August 17 evening.
The closure is due to repairs, fresh slides, and cave-ins.
This is the fourth notice this month announcing a highway closure.
Alternative routes increase travel time and costs.
A new bridge opened in Sikkim, restoring connectivity for light vehicles.
- Who
- NHIDCL.
- What
- Extension of NH10 closure.
- When
- Until August 17 evening.
- Where
- 52km stretch of NH10.
- Why
- Repairs, fresh slides, and cave-ins.
- Affected Road
- NH10
- Closure Extension
- Until August 17 evening
- Reason for Closure
- Repairs, fresh slides, cave-ins
- Length of Closed Stretch
- 52km
- Alternative Routes
- For Sikkim and Kalimpong traffic
- New Bridge Location
- Ritchu, Sikkim
- New Bridge Usage
- Light vehicles
