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Gangtok: A landslide struck the 20th Mile stretch between Singtam and Rangpo on Thursday morning, forcing the closure of a vital road in Sikkim. The blockage has halted vehicle traffic and created travel delays for those heading toward Siliguri and other regional destinations.
Restoration efforts are currently underway, though officials indicate that reopening the route will take some time. Authorities are actively monitoring the area to ensure safety while crews work to clear the debris.
Local officials have issued a travel advisory urging the public to avoid the affected corridor to prevent further congestion. Travelers are encouraged to use the Singtam-Central Pendam-Rangpo road as an alternative route until normal movement is restored. According to sources, "restoration work is expected to take some time before the affected road section can be reopened for regular traffic."
No timeline for the reopening of the road has been established, and motorists should expect further updates as conditions change.
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