…..construction of ICP gate is included in DLO’s annual work plan
Neten Dorji
Samdrupjongkhar— Congestion at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Samdrupjongkhar has become a daily ordeal, with trucks, cars, two-wheelers, and pedestrians competing for space along the narrow passage.
The bottleneck, caused by a single entry and exit gate, is worsened by frequent trips of foreign vehicles refuelling in the town.
The border gate at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Samdrupjongkhar handles an overwhelming volume of traffic daily.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 casual visitors, 250 day workers, and over 3,000 Bhutanese use the gate each day.
Vehicle traffic is equally staggering, with 2,500 Bhutanese cars entering and 2,450 ...
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