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Zalashingzor-Rinchenthang road in Pema Gatshel left in limbo

November 28, 2023
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Once used as a highway to connect Nganglam with India, the road from Zalashingzor to Rinchenthang in Pema Gatshel is now left unattended without ownership. The road was not used by many after a bypass was constructed from the new integrated checkpoint.  The road is in dire need of maintenance and the commuters demand authorities concerned take responsibility for the road.

The farm road that starts from Tenzinwama(Tanzama) and Satsaloo in Norbugang Gewog is two kilometres long. It was once a part of the highway that connected Nganglam to the Indian Highway.  However, after the Department of Surface Transport constructed a new checkpoint and a bypass, the farm road was left neglected for a few years.

Today the road is filled with potholes and has become risky for light vehicles.

“The road is filled with potholes everywhere and it really gives us problems. It is challenging even for medium vehicles. This area is also dangerous as we meet elephants and other wild animals. So, we are scared while travelling” said Tashi Tshewang, a resident.

Tshewang Pemo, a resident said, “as the road is filled with potholes, it takes lots of time while travelling. The light vehicles get hit most of the time. We would be thankful if it is maintained.”

The commuters and residents of  Tenzinwama(Tanzama) and Satsaloo said neither the Department of Surface Transport nor the Gewog Administration is taking ownership of the road.

Kezang Wangdi, a resident said, “the condition of the road has become much worse. We do not even feel comfortable while driving. It would be better if the ownership is decided. Either DoST or Gewog Administration could take care of the road.”

“We are hoping this road condition will be improved by either the Department of Surface Transport or Gewog Administration very soon,” said Sonam Yeshi, a resident.

According to the Department of Surface Transport’s Principal Engineer at Nganglam, they do not carry out road maintenance other than highways. He said the office had written to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport last month, seeking the ministry’s direction on ownership of the road.

Until authorities concerned take over the road, the road users of Satsaloo and Tenzinwama(Tanzama) must bear with existing road conditions.

Thinley Dorji, Pema Gatshel

Edited by Sangay Chezom

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