Sikkim: Clearance at NH-10 Selfie Dara begins, official declaration awaited

Name: Sikkim: Clearance at NH-10 Selfie Dara begins, official declaration awaited -
Uploaded: 2024-07-18T17:44:34+05:30
Duration: 40 s
Description: The prolonged closure of National Highway-10 at Selfie Dara in Sikkim has finally ended, providing much-needed relief to commuters and businesses. However, the highway is not officially open yet as authorities are still conducting safety inspections.

Sujal Pradhan

Jul 18, 2024,
Updated Jul 18, 2024, 5:44 PM IST

The blockage on National Highway-10 (NH-10) at Selfie Dara was cleared after a prolonged closure, bringing a sigh of relief to commuters and businesses in the region.

However, the authorities have not officially declared the highway open yet as there are still vulnerable areas that need to be inspected before declaring the road safe for travel.

Inspection and safety precautions

Although the road has been cleared, the authorities are exercising caution and conducting thorough inspections of the entire stretch to ensure the safety of commuters.

Only after a thorough inspection, the authorities will declare the highway officially open.