NH-29 section near Old KMC dumping site closed to traffic

DIMAPUR — The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima has ordered the temporary closure of a section of National Highway-29 at Chainage KM 175.350 near the old KMC dumping site after it was declared unfit for vehicular movement.

According to the order issued on Tuesday, the affected portion of the highway was thoroughly assessed by the concerned authorities and found unsafe for public use. In the interest of public safety, the stretch will remain closed to all forms of vehicular traffic with immediate effect until further notice.

The administration has notified alternative routes for different categories of vehicles. Light motor vehicles (LMVs) have been diverted via Jotsoma Bypass Road. Heavy vehicles, district-bound vehicles, military and paramilitary vehicles, as well as compact and mid-size pick-up vehicles, along with all types of heavy and mid-size commercial passenger vehicles, will be routed through the Peducha Bridge–Tsiesema (10 Mile Road).

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The order further cautioned that violation of the directive will invite prosecution under relevant sections of the law.

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Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of Phek, Rhosietho Nguori, has issued a travel advisory restricting the movement of heavy motor vehicles along National Highway (NH) 702A between Chakhabama and Zunheboto, citing incessant rainfall, hill slides, and sinking of road.

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The restriction will be in effect from August 27 to September 2 for the affected stretch between chainage 19+400 and 19+570 under Thenyizu village jurisdiction. Light motor vehicles, however, have been exempted.

All concerned have been advised to take alternate routes during this period. Meanwhile, the DC has directed Shivalaya Construction Limited to ensure clearance of the road for the movement of heavy motor vehicles on or before September 2.