Nagaland: DC orders immediate restoration of NH-29 in Kohima

Dimapur: Kohima DC B Henok Buchem ordered immediate restoration and repair work on the damaged NH-29 connecting Kohima and Phek districts.

Leading a team of officials, Buchem conducted a joint inspection of the damaged road on September 19.

During the inspection, the DC expressed strong displeasure and deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the road and criticised the contractor's lack of urgency in carrying out timely maintenance and repairs.

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Emphasising the strategic importance of NH-29 as a vital lifeline for the districts of Phek, Meluri, Zunheboto, and Kiphire, linking them to the state capital Kohima, the NHIDCL and EPC contractor were instructed to initiate immediate road restoration and repair work.

The inspection team visited multiple critical locations, including the sinking zones at KM 22 536 and KM 22 834, as well as the damaged bridge at KM 23 665.

The contractor was directed to implement appropriate safety measures to prevent further road degradation, ensure prompt clearance of landslide debris, and resurface the damaged pavement along NH-29.

The contractor assured that safety measures at the sinking sites would be in place by October 3. A proposal has also been submitted to the implementing agency, NHIDCL,  to include the restoration of the damaged bridge in the project scope.