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201 km Alternative Road from Siliguri to Dooars via Darjeeling-Kalimpong; Feasibility Study Complete
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News18•23-09-2026, 12:20
201 km Alternative Road from Siliguri to Dooars via Darjeeling-Kalimpong; Feasibility Study Complete
- •A 201 km alternative road from Siliguri to Dooars via Darjeeling and Kalimpong is planned, with its feasibility study already completed.
- •The proposed road will start from Matigara, Siliguri, and proceed towards Dooars, with potential extension to Teesta-Bhutan border and Damdim.
- •This new corridor aims to reduce severe traffic congestion in the Jorebunglow-Ghum area, especially during tourist season.
- •It will create an alternative communication system for tourists and general passengers traveling to Sikkim.
- •Additionally, an 18 km Darjeeling Circular Road and a Kurseong-Darjeeling ropeway (reducing distance to 20 km) have also completed their feasibility studies.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed alternative road will be approximately 201 kilometers long, starting from Matigara in Siliguri and proceeding towards Dooars via Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
While the road distance between Kurseong and Darjeeling is about 40 kilometers, constructing the proposed ropeway would reduce it to approximately 20 kilometers.
The proposed 201-kilometer alternative corridor and an approved 18-kilometer Darjeeling Circular Road are planned to help reduce heavy traffic pressure and congestion in the Jorebunglow-Ghum area during the tourist season.
