Dimapur: The Kohima district administration on Monday ordered the temporary closure of a section of National Highway-2 (Kohima-Mao section) passing through the Phesama sinking area for 10 hours, from 8 am to 6 pm on Tuesday, to facilitate restoration work and ensure public safety.
Kohima District Magistrate B. Henok Buchem issued the order following a communication from the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), PMU Jakhama, which reported intermittent falling of boulders from the adjoining hill slopes along the affected stretch between Chainage km 191+840 and km 192+100.
During the closure period, the movement of heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will remain suspended. For light motor vehicles (LMVs), traffic will be diverted via Kisama-Kigwema through Phesama Rhododendron Resort for two-way movement.
Meanwhile, Manipur-bound HMVs have been advised to travel via Peren district. In case of emergencies, the Kohima-Jessami and Chakhabama-Zunheboto roads may be used, subject to permissible load limits, the order said.
Buchem appealed to the public to extend full cooperation during the temporary closure to enable the smooth execution of restoration work and ensure the safety of commuters.