Sikkim Chief Minister P.S Golay proposed the construction of an alternative National Highway between Sikkim and West Bengal.
According to reports, Golay called on Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to discuss various issues related to road transportation in Sikkim.
The new highway would connect Kali Jhora from Rangpo in the West Bengal-Sikkim border via Mansong, 17th Mile Kalimpong, 12th Mile Alpert Villa, Ralli, Khani, Shinji, Samalbong, Samthar and Pampu before joining Kalijohra.
