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Guwahati:ย The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has ramped up road repair works to restore and enhance connectivity in Sikkim.

The repair work on the Gangtok-Chungthang road, especially the eight-kilometre stretch from Naga to Theng, is progressing rapidly.

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โ€œDespite harsh weather and challenging terrain, the dedicated workers have made commendable efforts to rebuild the damaged infrastructure,โ€ an official statement said.

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This section of the road suffered extensive damage due to the glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023, followed by a cloudburst in June 2024.

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โ€œThe restoration of this stretch is critical, as it will not only expedite travel to North Sikkim but also provide a significant boost to tourism in the area,โ€ the statement added.

The BRO is also carrying out essential surfacing work on the Kalep-Giagong road, a high-altitude route that leads to Gurudongmar Lake, located near the India-China border.