Dhobinala–Signal Angami road will undergo complete reconstruction under SASCI, with soling and metalling work expected to begin this month
DIMAPUR — The pothole-ridden Dhobinala–Signal Angami road stretch is set for complete reconstruction under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, with soling and metalling work expected to begin this month.
The stretch has developed numerous potholes at multiple points amid continued rainfall, making the busy corridor hazardous for motorists and causing traffic to frequently squeeze into a single lane. The deteriorating road condition has resulted in congestion and longer travel times, particularly during peak hours.
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Speaking to Eastern Mirror, Tinuwati, SDO, Urban Development Department, Dimapur, said the department was aware of the condition and confirmed that the stretch from Dhobinala junction to the Signal Angami auto-rickshaw stand had already been sanctioned for road improvement under SASCI.
He said the department planned to undertake complete road construction instead of merely filling potholes. The work is tentatively expected to be completed by September or October.
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Tinuwati said that the existing potholes would be addressed as part of the project, with the department planning to commence soling and metalling within August.
The SDO also said the department was currently undertaking road repair and construction work near Faith Hospital. The ongoing work extends from Faith Hospital through Sewak towards Landmark colony and is tentatively expected to be completed by September or October.
He added that the department was facing challenges from the sharp increase in the cost of bitumen, with prices having nearly doubled. According to Tinuwati, the increase had affected the implementation of several road projects, while carpeting work on many stretches had also been impacted.
He attributed the rise in costs to disruptions linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
As a result, several sanctioned road projects have yet to commence, the SDO said, adding that the department was attempting to manage available resources and continue works through departmental execution.