Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, along with his team, conducted a thorough inspection of the deteriorating road conditions in Kohima on Thursday, DIPR has informed. The team included the Additional SP Kohima, Revenue Officer Kohima, Executive Engineer Urban, Executive Engineer NPWD NH, Executive Engineer NPWD R&B, and other officials.

The inspection was done along the NH-29, where the team assessed the sinking zone at Old KMC dumping site. It was decided to channelize the water flow from above the road into the drainage system to prevent further damage. Also, the team resolved to clear and repair the Jotsoma by-pass road within two days.

At the sinking road near the GREF Mandir in Dzüdza Village, Jotsoma, it was decided that the Police would regulate truck entry to Kohima along the National Highway. Commercial Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will now be parked on a single lane on one side of the 4-lane highway further down from the sinking area to mitigate risk. Decision was made to ensure regular patrolling by police personnel on the national highway, and a tow truck will be arranged for emergency operations.

Additionally, NPWD NH shall clear drains and carry out road repair work at the sinking zones. Public is advised to exercise caution while travelling through this sinking zone areas.

Regarding the box cutting road, the team decided to lay a cement concrete road on Saturday, to be carried out by EE Urban. Vehicular traffic at box cutting shall be suspended on 10th and 11th August 2024 to facilitate road repair.