Meghalaya: Repairs on NH-6 in EJH to begin in September

Shillong: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that major repair and restructuring work on the dilapidated National Highway 6 in East Jaiñtia Hills, Meghalaya will commence in September, once the rain subsides.

This assurance came after a joint inspection by local authorities, including MLA Santa Mary Shylla, Deputy Commissioner Shivansh Awasthi, and Superintendent of Police Giri Prasad, to assess the condition of the highway following a massive landslide in Kuliang.

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The landslide had brought vehicular movement to a standstill, leaving commuters stranded.

The highway, a vital lifeline connecting Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura, has suffered extensive damage due to years of neglect and frequent landslides triggered by heavy rains.

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NHAI Project Director Aanand Singh Chauhan stated that debris clearance and stabilization work will continue in the meantime, with two excavators stationed along the landslide-prone stretch to facilitate traffic movement.