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NH-10 Night Traffic Curbs Begin Oct 7 for Critical Slope Protection Work
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:45
NH-10 Night Traffic Curbs Begin Oct 7 for Critical Slope Protection Work
- •Night traffic restrictions on the 52-km Sevoke-Rangpo stretch of NH-10 in West Bengal will be implemented in two phases from October 7.
- •All vehicle classes will be restricted between 9 pm and 6 am from Sevoke Coronation Bridge to Rangpo.
- •The first phase runs from October 7-15, and the second from October 26-November 5.
- •The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) imposed curbs for road user safety during excavation and slope protection.
- •NH-10 is a vital link for Sikkim, and these works aim to mitigate landslide risks that often disrupt traffic and essential supplies.
Key Questions Answered
Vehicular movement on the Sevoke-Rangpo stretch of NH-10 will be restricted between 9 pm and 6 am in two phases: from October 7 to 15, and from October 26 to November 5, 2026.
The restrictions are necessary to ensure road users' safety during excavation, slope protection, and landslide mitigation work along the hillside.
The order restricting night traffic was issued by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL).
