Kohima: Deputy Commissioner Kumar Ramnikant IAS of Kohima informed on Saturday about the successful completion of restoration work on a crucial minor bridge connecting Nagaland and Manipur.
The bridge, located at Chainage KM 200+950 on the Jakhama NH-02 Kohima Mao Road, suffered extensive damage during Cyclone Remal’s onslaught on May 28, prompting immediate concerns for public safety and vehicular traffic.
In response to the damage, authorities imposed traffic restrictions for all vehicles starting from May 29, 2024, coinciding with the commencement of restoration efforts. To facilitate essential travel, restrictions were eased for light motor vehicles (LMVs) on June 3, allowing limited traffic flow as partial repairs were completed.
By June 14, critical repairs, including the concreting of the scoured foundation, reinforcement of the RRM wall of the abutment, and extension of the Bailey Crips from the middle of the structure to the bottom of the stream, were completed.
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With the restoration work finalised and a technical report confirming the bridge’s operability, he informed that all vehicular traffic restrictions will be lifted from June 16.
However, as a precautionary measure, heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will be permitted to cross the bridge one at a time with a speed limit of 20 kmph until June 20.
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