Theng Tunnel is a road tunnel on the Chungthang-Mangan (Gangtok-Chungthang) highway in North Sikkim. The 578 meters long tunnel is the longest tunnel in the state of Sikkim.[1]
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| Location | Mangan District, Sikkim, India |
| Coordinates | 27°33′25″N 88°39′14″E / 27.55691°N 88.65389°E |
| Status | Active |
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| Opened | 7 June 2018 |
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| Length | 578 metres (1,896 ft) |
| Tunnel clearance | 5.5 metres (18 ft) |
It is constructed by Border Road Organisation as part of Project Swastik on the Sino-Indian border. The construction was carried out by AIREF Engineers and was inaugurated on 7 June 2018.[2] It is double-lane tunnel which bypasses a treacherous stretch of road between Sikkim's capital Gangtok and Chungthang, which frequently remains closed due to land slides and shooting stones. The tunnel is illuminated by LED lights, has one safety exit in case of emergencies and has full fire safety feature with fire hydrants and a big tank for storage of water.[3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Sikkim gets its longest tunnel". The New Indian Express. IANS. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Chhetri, Sagar (7 June 2018). "Sikkim: Theng tunnel on Chungthang-Mangan highway inaugurated". Northeast Now. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ Wangchuk, Rinchen Norbu (2018-06-08). "Sikkim's Longest Tunnel Inaugurated: Why It's a Big Deal for Locals, Armed Forces!". The Better India. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
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