Restoration of the landslide-hit road stretch from Kewhitsütuo Model to IG Stadium, Meriema, is expected to begin in October and be completed before December 2026, following a review meeting chaired by Kohima Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem, NCS, on September 10.
The meeting, held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Chamber, reviewed the impact of the massive landslide at Kewhitsütuo Model on August 5 and discussed immediate relief, road restoration, drainage management and long-term measures to stabilise the affected stretch.
Officials from the district administration, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Urban Development Department, Kohima Smart City Development Corporation Limited (KSCDL), DIPR and representatives of T Khel Council and Kewhitsütuo Model Council attended the meeting.
It was decided that the NSDMA, through the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kohima, would provide relief assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to people affected by the landslide.
The Urban Development Department was directed to maintain alternative routes and assess drainage systems within its jurisdiction, particularly in urban wards and colonies located above the affected area, to ensure safe and effective discharge of surface runoff.
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KSCDL, under whose jurisdiction the affected road stretch falls, was tasked with undertaking immediate restoration works. A proposal estimated at ₹1.20 crore was placed before the meeting for the immediate restoration of the road. In view of the urgency and severity of the situation, the meeting endorsed KSCDL to submit the proposal to the State Government for consideration at the earliest.
KSCDL will also prepare a comprehensive long-term plan for permanent restoration and maintenance of the road stretch.
To facilitate restoration and slope stabilisation works, the T Khel Council and Kewhitsütuo Model Council agreed to provide the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
A joint verification to assess the extent of damage and determine restoration requirements has been scheduled for September 14 at 7 a.m.
The Deputy Commissioner also briefed the meeting on the ongoing clearance of choked drains at critical locations across Kohima Town by the concerned departments. He directed the departments to complete the exercise at the earliest and urged KSCDL to accord priority to the affected road stretch, which serves as an important arterial alternative route to NH-29.
