Ram Navami Traffic Alert: Siliguri Faces Major Congestion, Check Routes Before You Go
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News18•27-03-2026, 09:12
Ram Navami Traffic Alert: Siliguri Faces Major Congestion, Check Routes Before You Go
•Siliguri Traffic Police issued a special bulletin warning of potential traffic congestion on Ram Navami due to crowds and construction.
•Key areas like Darjeeling More, NH-10 (Siliguri Gate to Champasari More), and Salugara are expected to see slow movement due to ongoing development work.
•Sahudangi-Ambari Link Bridge closure necessitates an alternative route via Naopara More for commuters.
•Traffic congestion is anticipated from 9 AM to 8 PM on several city roads due to festival processions, affecting areas like Rahu Nagar Road, Bagdogra, and Hill Cart Road.
•Alternative routes have been specified for Bagdogra Airport, NJP Station, Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Mirik-bound vehicles; goods vehicle entry into the city is prohibited.