Siliguri Traffic Update: Monday Congestion Alert for Start of Week! Discover Jam Locations, Relief Routes, and Police Guidelines
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Siliguri Traffic Alert: Basanta Utsav & Construction Cause Major Jams Monday
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News18•02-03-2026, 05:59
Siliguri Traffic Alert: Basanta Utsav & Construction Cause Major Jams Monday
•Siliguri Traffic Police issued an advisory for Monday, March 2, 2026, warning of severe traffic jams due to Basanta Utsav celebrations and ongoing construction.
•Key congestion points include Darjeeling More, Kachari Road, and NH-10 from Siliguri Gate to Champasari, exacerbated by lane closures for development work.
•The Sahudangi-Ambari Link Bridge is closed for new bridge construction; commuters are advised to use Nawapara More as an alternative.
•Special routes are designated for vehicles heading to the hills and airport, with specific instructions to avoid Sevoke Road for NJP Station-bound traffic.
•Strict restrictions on goods vehicle entry into the city and increased surveillance in Darjeeling More and Champasari areas are in effect.
