- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
