KALIMPONG,MUKESH SHARMA
The
residents alongside the National Highway (NH) 31A has complained about the
pathetic condition of the Highway which is looked upon by the Border Road
Organization (BRO). Along with the deteriorating condition due to the monsoons
the road widening work is another add on to the traffic congestion on the NH
31A. Every day hordes of vehicles from Kalimpong and Sikkim can be seen lined
up in the jam.
Speaking
on this context, the Himalaya Forest Village Organization (HFVO) has said that
the widening work between Kali Jhora, Rambi and Riyag should not have been
initiated during the monsoon season, because this is also one of the major
causes which triggers landslide. Only yesterday a huge tree lied uprooted at
Kali Jhora blocking the Highway and bringing the traffic to a standstill. Also
during yesterday night massive boulders blocked the way at Rambi and Riyag.
The
Organization further complained that the BRO brings in heavy machinery for
their work but after they are used, they keep it beside the road instead of
taking them back. This is also one of the factors which contribute in traffic
congestion for they occupy most of the space. Hence, the cautioned the BRO to
work properly keeping in mind the convenience of the people or else the NH 31 A
residents will be compelled to forcibly shut down BRO’s work. And also they
will demand for a different company for the road maintenance if the BRO’s work
does not function properly.
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