Phesama Sinking Zone on National Highway-2 partially reopens for one-way traffic with designated travel hours and restrictions
DIMAPUR — The affected stretch of National Highway-2 at Phesama Sinking Zone along the Kohima-Mao section has been partially restored and reopened for one-way traffic, with restrictions on vehicle movement and designated travel hours.
According to an order issued by District Magistrate Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, on November 10, the restored stretch between Km 191+840 and Km 192+100 will allow light motor vehicles, school buses and ambulances to travel in the up/southbound direction during two designated time windows: 7 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 5 pm.
Students in uniform and ambulances have been exempted from the one-way restriction and will be permitted to travel in both directions during these hours.
The affected stretch will remain completely closed to all vehicular traffic during the remaining hours to facilitate the completion of restoration works.
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Heavy commercial vehicles and other heavy transport vehicles bound for Manipur and Jakhama sub-division will continue to remain restricted.
All Kohima-bound vehicles have been directed to use the alternative route via Phesama-Kisama/Kigwema through Rhododendron Resort. Existing alternative routes and diversions will remain operational.
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), along with contractors and Authority Engineers, has been directed to deploy machinery and adequate manpower at the site from 6 am daily to expedite the remaining restoration works and address any weather-related disruptions or emergency clearance requirements.
The November 10 order supersedes the earlier order issued on August 11, 2026.