- DIMAPUR — Lok
Sabha MP and President of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), S
Supongmeren Jamir, on Saturday conducted a field inspection of the ongoing
Kohima Bypass Project (PKG-1) and the collapsed section of National Highway-2 near
the Kisama exit gate.
- During his visit to the Kohima Bypass (PKG-1) site, the MP
emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders —
landowners, government officials, and executing agencies, the NPCC stated in a
press release. Jamir underscored the need for mutual understanding to ensure
uninterrupted progress, stating that while judicial processes will take their
course, project work must not be stalled.
S Supongmeren Jamir during a field inspection of the ongoing
Kohima Bypass Project on Saturday.
- The Executive Director (Projects) of the National Highways
and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) briefed the MP on
the long-standing delay in tunnel construction.
- It was reported that the tunnel work had been halted for 14
months due to landowner objections, resulting in structural collapse and
deformation. The official noted that an additional one and a half years would
now be required for complete restoration of the affected site.
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- Later, Jamir inspected the collapsed site on NH-2 near the
Kisama exit gate. Expressing serious concern over the situation, he urged the
concerned authorities to take swift and effective action.
