G Kaito Aye inspects Foothill Road and PMGSY-III projects in Mon district, stressing timely completion and quality work
DIMAPUR — Minister of Public Works Department (Roads & Bridges), G Kaito Aye, on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of the Foothill Road at Tizit and the PMGSY-III road from Tizit (Lapa Lampong) to Oting in Mon district.
According to an update, the inspection was part of the Minister’s tour of all divisions where Foothill Road construction is underway.
Expressing concern over the long-standing demand for improved road connectivity in the State, Aye has been personally visiting each division to assess the ground situation, review the pace and quality of work, and ensure that challenges encountered during implementation are addressed without delay.
The Minister was accompanied by Secretary, Works and Housing, John Tsulise Sangtam; Superintending Engineer (D), PWD (R&B) and State Quality Coordinator (SQC), Lanu Jamir; Executive Engineer (D) in charge of the Foothill Road project, Chubalepshi Jamir; Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Mon Division; and other departmental officials.
During the inspection, Aye reviewed the progress of the projects and interacted with the officials and engineers concerned.
Appreciating the efforts of the department, the Minister urged officials to work with greater sincerity to ensure the timely completion of the projects. He stressed that the quality of work must not be compromised under any circumstances.
He also called on contractors to execute the works diligently and complete them within the stipulated timeframe so that people in the region can benefit from improved road connectivity at the earliest.
Underscoring that roads are the lifeline of the people, Aye reiterated the department’s commitment to providing durable, all-weather road connectivity.
He said he would continue to closely monitor the progress of the Foothill Road and other road projects across the State.