Siliguri, 13th September: Work on the four-lane road project in Siliguri is progressing, with one lane at Darjeeling More scheduled to open for traffic on September 20. The opening is expected to ease traffic congestion at Darjeeling More and improve movement towards Matigara via Mallaguri.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista visited Darjeeling More on Sunday to inspect the ongoing road construction work. During the visit, he spoke with engineers and took stock of the progress of the project.
Following the inspection, Bista said that one lane would be opened for traffic from September 20. According to the engineers, work on the lane is nearing completion and the remaining work is expected to be completed within the next few days.
Darjeeling More has been witnessing heavy traffic congestion due to the ongoing four-lane construction work. The area has also been a longstanding concern for commuters and city residents due to frequent traffic jams.
The opening of the lane is expected to ease the traffic pressure at the junction and facilitate smoother movement of vehicles towards Matigara through Mallaguri.
Efforts are also underway to complete the entire four-lane project at the earliest. Bista said the target is to complete the project within the stipulated timeline.
