Siliguri, 02nd December: During a press conference today, Siliguri Police Commissioner Gaurav Sharma informed that the newly constructed Bailey Bridge in Matigara will be open from tomorrow – 12:30 pm.
Addressing the media, Sharma said that the movement on Bailey Bridge will commence from tomorrow. However, heavy vehicles, e-rickshaws (Toto) and army vehicles will not be allowed to ply through the bridge. At the same time, he said that school buses, two-wheelers and small private vehicles will be allowed to move. He further said that a traffic booth has been built near the bridge to maintain the traffic order.
It is be noted that on October 20, the No. 03 pillar of Balasan Bridge was affected due to heavy rains. Following which, the police administration had suspended the movement of vehicles over the bridge.