In a significant development for the recovery of North Bengal, the alternative Hume Pipe bridge over the Balason River in Dudhia, Darjeeling district, has been reopened to traffic. This move comes weeks after heavy rains and landslides devastated the region, facilitating crucial connectivity between Mirik and Siliguri. The reopening ensures the smooth movement of vehicles and vital relief supplies, offering much-needed hope to the affected residents.

Kaushik Chakraborty, the Block Development Officer of Kurseong, confirmed that vehicles up to 10 tonnes are allowed on the bridge, ensuring safe transit amidst ongoing repair efforts. "The bridge has been opened," he said, noting the current weight restrictions. "Two-way traffic movement has been allowed," Chakraborty informed ANI.

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