Deputy Commissioner Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, has ordered the closure of NH-702 stretch between Mon village junction and Yaling area for all vehicular movement.

Due to incessant rainfall and inclement weather conditions causing landslides, mudslides, and rock falls resulting in roadblocks and damage to roads/properties and considering the recent sinking/damage of NH-702, the aforementioned stretch will be closed until further order, the notice said.

All light motor vehicles plying through NH-702 have been directed to take the alternate route through Mon Village By-pass road.

However, considering the fragile nature of the alternate route, the movement of all heavy vehicles (both Commercial and Passenger) shall be restricted to use this particular By-Pass road until further orders.