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Teesta 6-Lane Bridge, Sevoke ₹1,175 Cr Project! North Bengal's Connectivity Set for Major Change
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News18•01-10-2026, 08:44
Teesta 6-Lane Bridge, Sevoke ₹1,175 Cr Project! North Bengal's Connectivity Set for Major Change
- •The Centre has approved a ₹1,175.59 crore project for a massive 6-lane bridge over the Teesta River in Sevoke.
- •Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the 6.91 km long bridge will be built on NH-10 (old NH-31) in Sevoke, Darjeeling.
- •This crucial bridge will connect Sikkim and vast areas of Northeast India with Siliguri and other parts of the country.
- •The new bridge aims to smooth passenger and freight transport, reduce travel time and congestion, and create opportunities in trade, tourism, and logistics.
- •It will serve as an important alternative to the historic Coronation Bridge, significantly transforming road connectivity between North Bengal, Sikkim, and Northeast India.
Key Questions Answered
The Centre has approved ₹1,175.59 crore for the construction of a massive 6-lane bridge over the Teesta River in Sevoke.
The proposed bridge over the Teesta River on NH-10 in Sevoke will be 6.91 kilometers long.
The new bridge will serve as an important alternative crossing to the historic Coronation Bridge, which was built in 1941.
