Gadkari announces Rs 1,176 crore 6-lane bridge over Teesta river

The Indian government has approved funding for construction of a six-lane bridge over the Teesta river in Darjeeling. The project, valued at Rs 1,176 crore, aims to strengthen connectivity between Sikkim and North-Eastern states while safeguarding the crucial Siliguri Corridor.

Alongside this initiative, an expressway project from Gorakhpur to Siliguri has also been greenlit. These infrastructure developments are expected to boost regional collaboration and economic activity across the North-East.