The affected stretch of National Highway-02 at the Phesama Sinking Zone (Km 191+840 to Km 192+100) along the Kohima-Mao section has been partially restored and opened for one-way traffic for up/southbound vehicles with immediate effect.

According to an order issued by District Magistrate, Kohima, B Henok Buchem on November 10, light motor vehicles, school buses and ambulances will be permitted to ply through the affected stretch during two designated time windows — from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Students in uniform and ambulances have been exempted from the one-way restriction and will be permitted to travel in both directions during these hours.

The affected stretch will remain completely closed to all vehicular traffic during the remaining hours to facilitate completion of the restoration works. Heavy commercial vehicles and other heavy transport vehicles bound for Manipur and Jakhama Sub-Division will continue to remain restricted.

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All Kohima-bound vehicles have been directed to continue using the alternative route via Phesama–Kisama/Kigwema through Rhododendron Resort. The existing alternative routes and diversions will remain operational.

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), along with contractors and Authority Engineers, has been directed to ensure deployment of machinery and adequate manpower at the site from 6 am daily to expedite the remaining restoration works and address any unforeseen weather disruptions or emergency clearance requirements.

The latest order supersedes the earlier order issued on August 11, 2026.