NH-10 Upgrade: Govt Awards Contract, Invites Bids for Permanent Solutions

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken steps to mitigate frequent disruptions on National Highway No. 10 (NH-10) between Sevoke and Rangpo in Sikkim. The 52 km stretch of highway is prone to landslides and valley-side subsidence, exacerbated by the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023.

The Ministry has sanctioned Rs. 394 crore for four landslide mitigation works covering 19 locations in the 2023-24 financial year and Rs. 125 crore for two works covering 16 locations in 2024-25. One project worth Rs. 68.49 crore has been awarded, while five more are in the bidding stage. The Ministry has also invited bids for a Project Management Consultancy to prepare a Detailed Project Report for permanent solutions and upgrades in the Sevoke-Rangpo section of NH-10.