Double-lane roads, airport for Pakyong Sub-division in the offing


by AMAN THAPA
sikkim express


PAKYONG, August 20: Here’s something for the people of Pakyong Sub-division to cheer.
Wait for a few years and the region will have good road to travel along with the green field airport ready for its inauguration.

According to sources, the road from Ranipool to Pakyong Airport will be double lane, for which a detailed project report has been prepared by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways at an estimated cost of Rs 320 crores which also includes compensation of land, houses, flyovers, bridges and road. However, this project, sources inform is yet to be sanctioned.

Besides, the DPR of 26-km road connecting Pakyong, Mamring, Tareythang and Rorathang has been prepared by the consultants, which will be funded by the North Eastern Council.

It is also informed that the up-gradation of19-km stretch from Pakyong to Machong is under progress. The up-gradation works includes back-cutting, broadening, drainage, protection wall and carpeting. It is carried out by the Sangrila Trade Network, Singtam. The total cost of the works is Rs 1275.92 lakhs.

Similar up-gradation works is also under progress from Machong to Rolep. This 16-km road has been undertaken by the Apex Project Investment Limited Singtam. Both the upgradation works has been funded by Non-Lapsable Common Pool of Resources (NLCPR). Also there are other roads connecting Pakyong to villages like Basilakha, Rai Gaon, Kartokare, which are under progress.

However, rains have hindered the road progress in al the areas. Due to this, most of the projects like the construction of JNV School at Rai Gaon Pakyong has also been hampered, it is informed.