National Highway 2 temporarily shut due to sinking

• DIMAPUR — A ‘massive’ road sinking near Phesama on National Highway 2—the viral road link between Kohima and Mao in Manipur—has prompted authorities to close the highway.
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• In a traffic advisory issued on Sunday, the deputy commissioner of Kohima informed that the sinking occurred between Chainage KM 192.050 and KM 192.150 on NH-2.
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• Effective immediately, all heavy vehicles en route to Kohima from Manipur have been directed to stop at Khuzama. Similarly, heavy vehicles travelling south towards Manipur from Dimapur will be stopped at Sechü-Subza.

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• Consequently, alternative routes have been designated for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs): Kohima-bound vehicles may use the Demori Cove/JCC-Kisama-Phesama route, which is open for one-way traffic only. Meanwhile, Southern/Manipur-bound vehicles have been advised to take the BSF Camp-Chakhabama-Kidima-Viswema/Mao Gate route.
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• The Kohima district administration has also urged the general public to stay clear of affected electric poles and conductors until the department concerned undertakes necessary safety measures.