The Office of the Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Gangtok, has issued a traffic restriction notice concerning the temporary suspension of vehicular movement through the Manbir Colony work zone. The restriction will be in effect from 07:00 AM on October 18, 2025, to 06:00 PM on October 20, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This order is issued under the authority of Section 159(2) of The Sikkim Police Act, 2008, based on a formal request from the Roads & Bridges Department, Government of Sikkim. The restriction is necessary to facilitate essential culvert construction work in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scope of Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scheduled construction activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excavation across the carriageway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laying of new Hume pipe culverts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bedding and alignment of the culverts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Backfilling and compaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reinstatement of the pavement layers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These works are part of planned infrastructure improvements intended to ensure the structural stability and durability of the road network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traffic Impact<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the period of restriction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All types of vehicular movement will be prohibited within the designated work zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The restriction will remain in place 24 hours a day for the entire duration to ensure safe and uninterrupted execution of work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exceptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Passage through the work zone will be allowed only for emergency service vehicles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ambulances<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fire services<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hospital vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Army vehicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access for these vehicles will be managed through controlled openings, as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public Advisory<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commuters and residents are advised to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plan their travel in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid the restricted area during the specified period<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use alternate routes as necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traffic personnel will be deployed to assist with diversions and ensure public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Affected Area: Manbir Colony work zone, Gangtok<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restriction Period: 07:00 AM, October 18 to 06:00 PM, October 20, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reason: Culvert construction by Roads & Bridges Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issued Under: Section 159(2), The Sikkim Police Act, 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Permitted Exceptions: Emergency service vehicles only<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The public is requested to comply with the restriction in the interest of safety and to facilitate timely completion of the infrastructure work.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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